Panorama - The Smart Meter mess

[ajohn]

Actually there are a new set of rules about disconnecting and fitting pre payment which ever type of meter is fitted. In some cases it wont happen. In some others not during certain times of the year.

Do smart meters allow energy companies to cut you off remotely? – Full Fact

While smart meters do mean energy companies can cut off your supply without going to court for a permit to enter your home, they should only cut you off after taking other steps to help you pay your d

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[noseall]

Actually there are a new set of rules about disconnecting and fitting pre payment which ever type of meter is fitted. In some cases it wont happen. In some others not during certain times of the year.

Do smart meters allow energy companies to cut you off remotely? – Full Fact

While smart meters do mean energy companies can cut off your supply without going to court for a permit to enter your home, they should only cut you off after taking other steps to help you pay your d

fullfact.org

Yes, I think I've mentioned it on a number of occasions. It's come about since the energy companies got into trouble, using over zealous debt agencies forcing pre-pay onto vulnerable folk. OFGEM paused the practice (switching analogue meters to prepay) in their efforts to clarify what can and can't be done.

Biking from the boatyard posted a link to the practice, mistakenly claiming it was remote SM switching, lol.

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