On the face of it, smart meters are dull. While houseguests might marvel at a heat pump or solar panels, these little boxes are hidden away in a cupboard and largely ignored. But these devices, which ...

The Independent Water Commission called for compulsory smart water meters to reduce household consumption. (Alamy) The government has promised a "root and branch reform" of the water industry. The ...

The government has promised a "root and branch reform" of the water industry. The move follows the long-awaited publication of an independent review by Sir Jon Cunliffe, which made 88 recommendations ...

Energy watchdog Ofgem has confirmed a rule change that will start within days. It announced on Friday that customers ...

DAD-OF-TWO Jake Gordon has spent five years battling an energy giant over his dumb smart meter that has never worked. He’s ...

How smart tariffs change the real cost of running your heating - Smart energy tariffs promise cheaper electricity, but whether they reduce your heating bills depends on when you use power and how your ...

Under new rules customers will receive £40 if they wait more than six weeks for an installation if an appointment fails due to a supplier fault, or if a reported smart meter problem is not met with a ...

Ofgem has confirmed that smart meter customers facing delays or failed installations will receive £40 compensation. The ...

The City continues to roll out its compulsory electricity meter replacement programme, focusing initially on Cape Town's ...

Households to receive £40 compensation over smart meter delays from next month - Ofgem said tougher smart meter rules will ...

From February, waiting for more than six weeks for a smart energy meter to be fitted could put customers in line for a payout ...