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Written question asked by Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb (Green Party) on Wednesday, 25 September 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 October 2019. It was answered by Lord Duncan of Springbank (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 October 2019 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Energy: Meters

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that every household that wishes to sign up for a Smart Export Guarantee from an energy company will be able to obtain a suitable smart meter from the day they start any such arrangement; and what consequences would result from being unable to obtain such a smart meter.

Answer

Consumers who would like a Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) export tariff can contact their energy supplier to request that a smart meter is installed. Consumers who want a smart meter sooner than their current supplier can provide one could switch to a supplier who may be able to meet their needs.

There were 14.9 million smart and advanced meters operating in Great Britain at the end of June 2019 and the Government is committed to every home and small business being offered smart meters by the end of 2020.

In addition, the Government has introduced the New and Replacement Obligation (NRO) in energy suppliers’ licences which requires them to take all reasonable steps to install a smart meter where a meter is fitted for the first time, including in new build properties, or when an existing meter needs to be replaced.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL17814
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Energy Meters Renewable energy
Link
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