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Smart metering for electricity and gas
— consultation response | | Author(s) | Gretel Jones |
| Corporate Author | Age Concern and Help the Aged |
| Publisher | Age Concern and Help the Aged, London, August 2009 |
| Pages | 6 pp (Consultation response, Ref: 4309) |
| Source | Age Concern England, Astral House, 1268 London Road, London SW16 4ER. www.ageconcern.org.uk Help the Aged, 207-221 Pentonville Road, London N1 9UZ. www.helptheaged.org.uk |
| Keywords | Fuel expenditure ; Consumer protection ; Age Concern ; Help the Aged ; Comments or Evidence submitted. |
| Annotation | Age Concern and Help the Aged comment on a consultation proposing that smart meters for electricity and gas support be installed in all homes. It is hoped that by providing real time information, households will be persuaded to reduce their energy consumption and also bring an end to estimated bills. This response also notes issues about data protection, the competence of those installing smart meters, and the importance of inclusive design that is helpful to older and disabled people. In addition, those who live in fuel poverty on low income are likely to bear the costs of the smart meter programme with none of its benefits. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-091016005 P |
| Classmark | J6: WYP: PT: PYH: 6PM * |
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