Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour) on Friday, 24 March 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 March 2017 (named day). It was answered by Jesse Norman (Conservative) on Wednesday, 29 March 2017 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Energy: Meters
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the likelihood of every home having a smart meter by 2020; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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The Government is committed to ensuring that every home and small business in the country is offered a smart meter the end of 2020.
Energy suppliers’ licence conditions require them to take ‘all reasonable steps’ to roll-out smart meters to all their domestic and non-domestic customers by 31 December 2020. Ofgem is responsible for regulating energy suppliers against that obligation.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 69051
- Session
- 2016-17
- Subjects
- Energy Meters
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- 2017-03-30 15:03:17 +0100
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