Households to get £40 compensation for smart meter delays and blunders in days under energy watchdog crackdown

THOUSANDS of households with broken smart meters will receive automatic compensation in days. New rules from the energy regulator Ofgem will see customers compensated £40 if their provider fails ...

I’ve waited five years for Scottish Power to fix my broken smart meter – new rules mean people like me will get cash

DAD-OF-TWO Jake Gordon has spent five years battling an energy giant over his dumb smart meter that has never worked. He’s ...
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What are smart meters and how do they work, according to Con Ed and NYSEG

Smart meters provide detailed information so a customer can make choices about how and when to use energy and save money, according to Con Edison.
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Smart-Meter Solutions Include Low-Energy Microcontrollers, Robust Security Technology, and a Wide Range of Peripheral Devices

Smart meters are key parts of the smart-grid power-distribution networks now being rolled out internationally to achieve economic and environmental benefits. Traditional energy meters are mechanical, ...
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The pros and cons of smart meters: Are they any good?

Smart meters can help you track and budget your energy usage. We compare them to regular meters and consider whether it’s ...