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- Yes, we’re required to do so under governmental regulation of the Electricity Act 1989. Why are you replacing non-smart (traditional) meters with smart ones? Ofgem - the non-governmental regulatory body for energy supply - has specific rules around meter replacement.
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Sep 14, 2024 · Octopus Energy has issued a warning to around 5,000 households in Liverpool as their outdated electricity meters could stop working in the coming months. The operator has warned...
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Feb 24, 2023 · I received an email from Octopus Energy today informing me that my meter is approaching its use-by date and needs to be replaced. It seems that the only option of replacement is with smart meters.
Jan 30, 2024 · The energy firm's CEO Greg Jackson shared the warning in response to a complaint on X - formerly Twitter - from an Octopus Energy customer who was concerned their smart meter wasn't working...
Sep 14, 2024 · Octopus Energy has issued a warning to around 5,000 households in Liverpool as their outdated electricity meters could stop working in the coming months. The operator has warned thousands of homes in the city will be affected by meters that could become defunct in June 2025.
Jan 28, 2024 · The founder of Octopus Energy has criticised smart meters as homeowners struggle with faulty devices. According to figures, almost three million smart devices are not in 'smart mode' reports...
The certification date is when the meter is expected to stop working, but when this expires it doesn’t mean that it’s unsafe. Energy suppliers do warn that expired meters may start running incorrectly and lead to incorrect bills, so make sure to stay on top of how your usage correlates to your bills.
