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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.

• Updated: 14 October 2021

Contracts for Difference terms and conditions.

• Updated: 29 August 2014

Find out what VAT should be charged on supplies of fuel and power if you're a supplier or a user.

• Updated: 5 February 2025

Public and private waste collectors must follow the regulation on collecting certain wastes separately.

• Updated: 12 March 2025

Find out the general rules for the Apportionment Retail Schemes (1 and 2), how the scheme works, records you must keep and how to work out your VAT.

• Updated: 31 December 2020

Legally manufacture meters which are of the design originally approved and ensure they are verified to operate within the statutory limits.

• Updated: 13 March 2014

Using smart meters to automate charging of electric vehicles.

• Updated: 4 September 2019

Approval process for gas and electricity meters under the Measuring Instruments Directive (MID 2014/32/EU).

• Updated: 13 March 2014

Import supply meters affected by onsite renewable electricity generation.

• Updated: 13 March 2014

Ensuring that meters register the correct quantity of gas and electricity consumed.

• Updated: 22 July 2014