Energy: Meters

(asked on 24th June 2025) - View Source

Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to provide compensation to households who are unable to switch from a Radio Teleswitch Service meter to a smart meter and consequently lose access to power.


Answered by
Lord Wilson of Sedgefield Portrait
Lord Wilson of Sedgefield
Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
This question was answered on 8th July 2025

As RTS meters typically control heating and hot water on a separate circuit to a premises' electricity, consumers should not be at risk of losing their electricity supply.

There are now technical solutions available to allow the replacement of all RTS meters.

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