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Holly Williams

Consumers set to get compensation for faulty smart meters and install delays

The plans mean that suppliers will need to improve smart meter standards or pay out from early 2026, according to Ofgem (PA) - (PA Media)

Households will be able to get compensation from suppliers for delays to smart meter installations and for those left in “dumb” mode from next year, the energy watchdog has announced.

Ofgem has unveiled proposals to bring in rules that will see consumers eligible for £40 compensation if they have to wait more than six weeks for a smart meter installation, as well as faulty meters and those not operating in smart mode which are not fixed within 90 days.

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