Written question asked by Lord Tope (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 9 December 2014, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 December 2014. It was answered by Baroness Verma (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 December 2014 on behalf of the Department of Energy and Climate Change.

Energy: Meters

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have made an assessment as to the benefits of delivering smart meter roll out and national home energy efficiency programmes together; and if not, whether there are plans to do so.

Answer

The Government considered the potential for delivering smart meter rollout and national home efficiency programmes together in the course of developing the smart meter Consumer Engagement Strategy in 2012:

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/smart-meter-consumer-engagement-strategy

The Government recognised that the smart meter installation process provides an opportunity to support other home energy efficiency programmes and it asked suppliers to consider how they can bring together obligations to deliver initiatives such as the Affordable Warmth element of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) with the smart meter roll-out. In addition, energy suppliers are required to comply with an Installation Code of Practice that requires installers to demonstrate the smart metering system, offer energy efficiency advice, and inform the consumer how they can obtain additional and impartial information or assistance in improving energy efficiency. This includes, for example, generic information about programmes such as the Green Deal and ECO.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL3585
Session: 2014-15
Attachment: Smart metering: govt response to consultation
Subjects: Conservation Housing Energy Meters
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Energy: Meters

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