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Energy: Meters

Volume 710: debated on Thursday 14 May 2009

Question

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To ask Her Majesty's Government when there will be a further announcement about the introduction of domestic smart meters; and when the installation of those meters will commence. [HL3329]

The Government published a consultation on smart metering on 11 May 2009. The consultation is available on the open consultations section of the DECC website.

The consultation document includes discussion of the preparation programme that will be needed before the rollout of smart meters can begin. The preparation programme, and the start date for rollout, will reflect final decisions on the issues covered by the consultation.