Energy smart meters: Great tech or a pain in the neck?

23 June 2020

The smart meter rollout is resuming as the UK’s lockdown gradually eases, and over 21 million meters have been installed so far. They automatically send meter readings to your supplier so you don’t have to. Yet they're not without issues – for example, some will still revert to being ‘dumb’ if you switch. So, what’s your opinion of them?

The smart meter roll-out is resuming as the UK's lockdown gradually eases, with over 21 million meters installed since 2011. They automatically send meter readings to your supplier so you don't have to. Yet they're not without issues – for example, some will still revert to being 'dumb' if you switch provider. So what's your opinion of them?