Smart metering

Smart metering

Introduction

This is an overview of the key content to be found in our Smart metering subtopic. It briefly explains the nature of this content and provides links to it.

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Practice Note: The Energy White Paper—an overview [Archived]—considers some of the key measures announced in the Energy White Paper published by the former UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) on 14 December 2020 and their expected impact on the energy sector. It also provides a comprehensive overview of all commitments announced. The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) was established on 7 February 2023 and has taken over the energy portfolio of the former BEIS, which no longer exists.
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Practice Note: What is a smart meter?. This Practice Note is a brief insight into smart meters and their implementation in the UK. It covers

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