Electricity meter countdown for nearly 150,000 Brits before summer 'switch off'
Nearly 150,000 households in the UK are facing a shift to smart meters, as outdated electricity meters risk losing vital heating and hot water control before a summer cut-off.
New smart meter rules could earn households automatic £40 payments
New regulations in the UK will allow households with smart meters to receive automatic £40 compensation for specified issues, promoting better customer service and repair protocols.
Smart meter rule change next week means customers will get £40 automatically
New regulations will allow UK households to receive automatic £40 compensation for specific issues related to their smart meter installations.
BBC expert explains new £40 energy payment rule from February 23
A BBC expert has detailed new compensation rules that could provide £40 payments to households with faulty smart meters starting February 23.
Slow rollout undermines $500m DISREP metering programme
The installation of smart meters under Nigeria's $500 million DISREP program has been slow, with only 200,000 installed despite the delivery of 700,000 units, highlighting a significant metering gap in the country.
FG decries slow pace of free meter rollout
The Nigerian government has expressed concern over the delayed installation of smart meters, with only 200,000 installed despite the delivery of nearly 700,000 units aimed at addressing a significant metering gap.
The orange electricity tariffs are coming – What changes and who benefits
Starting in early 2026, a new hourly dynamic pricing model known as 'orange tariffs' will be implemented, where electricity prices will fluctuate based on wholesale market prices and require smart meters.
Smart Meter: How Households Save Electricity and Money
The article discusses the installation of smart meters in households, aiming to optimize electricity consumption and savings.
1 in 4 smart meters cannot support orange tariffs
One in four smart meters is unable to support the new orange tariffs, impacting the cost and efficiency of energy pricing.