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PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Energy: Meters (15 July 2014)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what contingency plans his Department has in place if the deadline for SMETS 2 is not met.

Asked by:
Jonathan Reynolds (Labour)

Answer

We published an update to the second version of the Smart Metering Equipment Technical Specifications (SMETS2) on July 10 2014. This provides manufacturers with a stable baseline to proceed with development and testing of SMETS2 meters in time for initial DCC operations in Q4 2015.

Meters compliant with SMETS1 are currently being installed. SMETS1 installations will continue at least until SMETS2 meters are available. We will consult with stakeholders before withdrawing SMETS1.


Answered by:
Amber Rudd (Independent)
22 July 2014

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