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๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Harare Rolls Out 15,000 Smart Water Meters in Infrastructure Overhaul Drive

The City of Harare has introduced over 15,000 smart prepaid water meters to modernize its infrastructure and improve billing accuracy.

Mar 23 โ€ข 08:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Electric Connections Will Be Cut for These People in Uttar Pradesh... Complete This Task Today

The Uttar Pradesh government is set to cut electricity connections for those who have not paid their bills for a long time, while the installation of smart meters, primarily prepaid, is being accelerated.

Mar 12 โ€ข 11:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

New energy rules mean any smart meter user may be eligible for free cash

New energy regulations in the UK may allow smart meter users to claim compensation from their energy providers due to unresolved issues with their devices.

Mar 11 โ€ข 11:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

New 90-day smart meter rule announced for millions of UK homes

The UK introduces a new rule mandating energy suppliers to repair faulty smart meters within 90 days to improve service reliability for households.

Mar 10 โ€ข 11:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Octopus, British Gas, E.ON, OVO, EDF customers told of new 90-day rule 'now in force'

Energy customers in the UK are informed about a new regulatory change mandating energy suppliers to repair faulty smart meters within 90 days, potentially resulting in cash payouts for consumers.

Mar 10 โ€ข 07:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Who Will Get the Smart Meter First? Those with Old Ones or Those Who Pay for It

The article discusses eligibility criteria for receiving smart meters in Czechia and the factors influencing prioritization.

Mar 3 โ€ข 13:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

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Nearly 150,000 households in the UK are facing a shift to smart meters, as outdated electricity meters risk losing vital heating and hot water control before a summer cut-off.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

New smart meter rules could earn households automatic ยฃ40 payments

New regulations in the UK will allow households with smart meters to receive automatic ยฃ40 compensation for specified issues, promoting better customer service and repair protocols.

Feb 23 โ€ข 16:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Smart meter rule change next week means customers will get ยฃ40 automatically

New regulations will allow UK households to receive automatic ยฃ40 compensation for specific issues related to their smart meter installations.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

BBC expert explains new ยฃ40 energy payment rule from February 23

A BBC expert has detailed new compensation rules that could provide ยฃ40 payments to households with faulty smart meters starting February 23.

Feb 7 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

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.

Feb 5 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

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.

Feb 4 โ€ข 21:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Life & Tech

The orange electricity tariffs are coming โ€“ 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.

Jan 15 โ€ข 14:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Life & Tech

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.

Jan 13 โ€ข 13:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Life & Tech

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.

Dec 28 โ€ข 10:27 UTC

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