Ofgem to crack down on energy suppliers that botch smart meter installations

Millions of devices have been left to go into ‘dumb’ mode, where they stop automatically transmitting readingsThe energy regulator for Great Britain plans to crack down on suppliers that bungle smart meter installations after millions of the devices have been left to go into “dumb” mode, where they stop automatically transmitting readings.Ofgem said households that request a smart meter should have one fitted within six weeks, and if the installation fails they should automatically receive £40 compensation if it is not fixed within 90 days. Continue reading...

Mar 28, 2025 - 14:25
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Ofgem to crack down on energy suppliers that botch smart meter installations

Millions of devices have been left to go into ‘dumb’ mode, where they stop automatically transmitting readings

The energy regulator for Great Britain plans to crack down on suppliers that bungle smart meter installations after millions of the devices have been left to go into “dumb” mode, where they stop automatically transmitting readings.

Ofgem said households that request a smart meter should have one fitted within six weeks, and if the installation fails they should automatically receive £40 compensation if it is not fixed within 90 days. Continue reading...