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By Jennifer Grimble

Three million faulty smart meters installed in UK homes The National Audit Office has discovered that three million faulty smart meters have been installed in homes across the UK, during what has been dubbed a “botched roll-out”. According to the NAO, almost one in 10 smart meters are not working as they should be. Research revealed that 37% of customers surveyed by Smart Energy GB, the company behind the nationwide roll-out, have reported issues with their system. Faults include inaccurate bills, blank display screens and meters failing to send energy use information to suppliers. The roll-out – which was originally supposed to have seen a smart meter installed in every UK home by 2020 – is now significantly behind schedule. The government’s latest target of issuing 80% of British homes…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2023

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