Can I be forced to have a smart meter?

TimeLord1

powerful_Rogue said:

TimeLord1 said:

https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/press-release/ofgem-drives-forward-plans-new-and-improved-smart-meter-rules?hl=en-GB

Also reading about £40 compensation if it's faulty for 90 days 

As of early 2026, Ofgem has introduced a significant new rule that ironically helps those who want "dumb mode":

Can't see anywhere in the link you provided that backs up your statement.

I did reply seems someone was offended and deleted it. It's under a Rights Act i posted but must've had something not allowed. 


Try this link 

https://smartenergycodecompany.co.uk/documents/sec/mp169-working-group-meeting-summary-february-2024/

MeteredOut

Controversial opinion: Suppliers should be able to have a tariff that is not constrained by the price cap for customers who refuse to have a smart mater. Then, let the market decided where such customers land.

(this would obviously exclude those that cannot have a smart meter due to signal, spacing etc issues)

EssexHebridean

MeteredOut said:

Controversial opinion: Suppliers should be able to have a tariff that is not constrained by the price cap for customers who refuse to have a smart mater. Then, let the market decided where such customers land.

(this would obviously exclude those that cannot have a smart meter due to signal, spacing etc issues)

It is either heading that way anywhere or give it a few years and there will be an increased SC for refusers I suspect. 

powerful_Rogue

TimeLord1 said:

powerful_Rogue said:

TimeLord1 said:

https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/press-release/ofgem-drives-forward-plans-new-and-improved-smart-meter-rules?hl=en-GB

Also reading about £40 compensation if it's faulty for 90 days 

As of early 2026, Ofgem has introduced a significant new rule that ironically helps those who want "dumb mode":

Can't see anywhere in the link you provided that backs up your statement.

I did reply seems someone was offended and deleted it. It's under a Rights Act i posted but must've had something not allowed. 


Try this link 

https://smartenergycodecompany.co.uk/documents/sec/mp169-working-group-meeting-summary-february-2024/

That's a working group suggesting ideas. Have you got the documentation from where you said Ofgem introduced this 'significant new rule' ?

Qyburn

powerful_Rogue said:

TimeLord1 said:

powerful_Rogue said:

TimeLord1 said:

As of early 2026, Ofgem has introduced a significant new rule that ironically helps those who want "dumb mode":

https://smartenergycodecompany.co.uk/documents/sec/mp169-working-group-meeting-summary-february-2024/

That's a working group suggesting ideas. Have you got the documentation from where you said Ofgem introduced this 'significant new rule' ?

February 2024 as well, so nothing to do with "early 2026". 

TimeLord1

Qyburn said:

powerful_Rogue said:

TimeLord1 said:

powerful_Rogue said:

TimeLord1 said:

As of early 2026, Ofgem has introduced a significant new rule that ironically helps those who want "dumb mode":

https://smartenergycodecompany.co.uk/documents/sec/mp169-working-group-meeting-summary-february-2024/

That's a working group suggesting ideas. Have you got the documentation from where you said Ofgem introduced this 'significant new rule' ?

February 2024 as well, so nothing to do with "early 2026". 

That was to do with Dumb mode meters actually.

TimeLord1

powerful_Rogue said:

TimeLord1 said:

powerful_Rogue said:

TimeLord1 said:

https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/press-release/ofgem-drives-forward-plans-new-and-improved-smart-meter-rules?hl=en-GB

Also reading about £40 compensation if it's faulty for 90 days 

As of early 2026, Ofgem has introduced a significant new rule that ironically helps those who want "dumb mode":

Can't see anywhere in the link you provided that backs up your statement.

I did reply seems someone was offended and deleted it. It's under a Rights Act i posted but must've had something not allowed. 


Try this link 

https://smartenergycodecompany.co.uk/documents/sec/mp169-working-group-meeting-summary-february-2024/

That's a working group suggesting ideas. Have you got the documentation from where you said Ofgem introduced this 'significant new rule' ?

News and insight Ofgem page for upcoming changes and plans. 

as I said' earlier it was deleted last night you only have read. IMO 🙄

powerful_Rogue

TimeLord1 said:

powerful_Rogue said:

TimeLord1 said:

powerful_Rogue said:

TimeLord1 said:

https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/press-release/ofgem-drives-forward-plans-new-and-improved-smart-meter-rules?hl=en-GB

Also reading about £40 compensation if it's faulty for 90 days 

As of early 2026, Ofgem has introduced a significant new rule that ironically helps those who want "dumb mode":

Can't see anywhere in the link you provided that backs up your statement.

I did reply seems someone was offended and deleted it. It's under a Rights Act i posted but must've had something not allowed. 


Try this link 

https://smartenergycodecompany.co.uk/documents/sec/mp169-working-group-meeting-summary-february-2024/

That's a working group suggesting ideas. Have you got the documentation from where you said Ofgem introduced this 'significant new rule' ?

News and insight Ofgem page for upcoming changes and plans. 

as I said' earlier it was deleted last night you only have read. IMO 🙄

And then you said 'Try this' and posted a link which has no relevance to what you said previously.

Qyburn

TimeLord1 said:

Qyburn said:

February 2024 as well, so nothing to do with "early 2026". 

That was to do with Dumb mode meters actually.

Yes it was, it was some discussion about what would be needed to formalise an official "dumb mode", exploring what extra systems and bureaucracy would be needed by a number of parties. It did not put anything in place to formalise "dumb mode" nor even recommend it. I see elsewhere that this idea has been discussed since 2021.

MattMattMattUK

Dumb mode is the brain mode for those who believe conspiracy theories and try to block having a smart meter installed, nothing more.