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Smart meters put consumers in control of their energy use, allowing them to adopt energy efficiency measures that can help save money on their energy bills and offset price increases.
Legally manufacture meters which are of the design originally approved and ensure they are verified to operate within the statutory limits.
Ensuring that meters register the correct quantity of gas and electricity consumed.
The national sample survey is used to ensure only meters operating within prescribed statutory limits remain in-service for billing purposes
Import supply meters affected by onsite renewable electricity generation.
Approval process for gas and electricity meters under the Measuring Instruments Directive (MID 2014/32/EU).
What you can expect if you request a meter test.
What to do if you think your electricity bills are high or electricity meter is faulty.
Approval process for gas and electricity meters under GB national legislation.
IST is a national sampling scheme based on the British Standard BS 6002-1:1993 (sampling procedures for inspection by variables).
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