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Energy: Meters

Commons · Question 19581 · Tabled 11 Dec 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 20 Dec 2024

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department consulted (a) consumer groups and (b) energy providers on the reduction of off-peak tariff periods associated with smart meters.

Answer

Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh, 20 Dec 2024

The Government recognises the importance of time of use tariffs, and we are putting in place reforms such as Smart Metering and the Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement to support the growth of these products. Tariff setting is a matter for suppliers, and i...