Property News · October 1, 2016

Smart meters: an energy-saving revolution or just plain dumb?


By 2020, every home could have a hi-tech gas and electricity meter to cut bills and send readings wirelessly. But doubts are being cast on the £11bn schemeTheir introduction is set to cost consumers £11bn, but studies show they cut energy consumption by 3% or less – so why is the UK spending so much on rolling out “smart” electricity and gas meters?That is the question some commentators are asking after it emerged that a key element of the behind-the-scenes infrastructure has been delayed again. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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