Written question asked by Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party) on Monday, 4 September 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 September 2023 (named day). It was answered by Amanda Solloway (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 September 2023 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Energy: Prices
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether she has made an assessment of the potential effect on the availability of low and fixed-price tariffs for energy consumers of the proposed closure of the Control Weather System Switch operated by SSEN.
- Answer
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While the setting of tariffs is a commercial matter for suppliers, customers on default tariffs are protected by Ofgem’s price cap.
The phase-out of the radio teleswitch service (RTS) for Economy 7 and 10 meters is a matter for Ofgem and electricity suppliers. I understand that suppliers are required to contact customers to arrange to upgrade their meter and replace it with a smart meter, so that they can continue to access the same tariffs.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 197604
- Session
- 2022-23
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- Subjects
- Energy Prices SSEN
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