To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of regional disparities in the use of smart meters.
Answered on
25 November 2024
There are different levels of smart meter penetration across Great Britain. The Department collects and publishes annual statistics on electricity smart meter installation progress at a regional level.
The latest regional statistics show that at the end of March 2024, 64% of domestic electricity meters across Great Britain were smart.
Local Authorities with the highest number of smart meters (74% - 75%) are in the East Midlands, North East, and Yorkshire and The Humber. London and Scotland have experienced slower progress to date, where 54% and 51% of meters were smart respectively.