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Energy: Prices

Commons · Question 113278 · Tabled 12 Feb 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 27 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Sarah Olney

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made an estimate of the average cost difference between smart meter and flatline bills.

Answer

Answered by Martin McCluskey, 27 Feb 2026

Smart meters help households to manage their energy use and reduce bills by enabling suppliers to bill them for their actual, rather than estimated, energy use. Households with additional low carbon technology can also save on their energy bills by switch...