Business: Energy
Commons · Question 128783 · Tabled 21 Apr 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Gareth Snell
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of effectiveness of the role of smart meters in helping businesses manage energy (a) demand and (b) costs.
Answer
Answered by Martin McCluskey, 29 Apr 2026
Smart meters are being rolled out to small businesses across GB, with 67% of non-domestic meters upgraded by the end of 2025.Non-Domestic consumers with smart meters are expected to reduce their energy consumption by between 2.8% (electricity) and 4.5% (g...