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Jun 25, 2019 at 22:03
@cstanhope In theory it's not giving them much more data: I already have to give the company meter readings. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/consumer-affairs/six-reasons-say-no-smart-meter/ and https://www.the-ambient.com/explainers/smart-meters-2020-uk-guide-explainer-2153/ persuaded me against getting a smart meter though. The former link suggests I won't save money or escape confusing bills, and the latter suggests the early standards haven't won. It'll probably win eventually, for better or worse.
Do you have to have a smart meter?
Do you have to have a smart meter?
Telegraph Money explores how smart meters work, whether you can refuse them, and whether or not they could save you money
UK smart meter guide: How they work and do you need one?
UK smart meter guide: How they work and do you need one?
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