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Written question asked by Lord Cameron of Lochiel (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 June 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 July 2025. It was answered by Lord Wilson of Sedgefield (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Energy: Meters

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what action they are taking to assist (1) residential properties, (2) business properties, in island communities in Scotland who are yet to switch over from Radio Teleswitch Service meters to smart meters.

Answer

DESNZ has stepped in to ensure there will be a managed and more controlled start of the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) phase out from 30 June. People with an RTS meter will not face any unexpected disruption to their heating or hot water when the phase out begins.

The RTS Taskforce, which is attended by Government, has agreed that resources should be targeted towards regional hotspots, such as Scotland, with a high number of RTS meters and it is leading work to ensure suppliers have sufficient installer capacity to replace RTS meters in residential and business premises across GB.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL8750
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Energy Meters Rural areas Scotland
Link
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