Smart meters provide detailed information so a customer can make choices about how and when to use energy and save money, ...

HUNDREDS of thousands of energy customers need to take action now to avoid being cut off in just a few months’ time.

Some people are concerned about the collection and storage of data, as smart meters can track specific energy usage patterns.

While some homes have always had a top-up prepayment meter, other customers have had one installed by their energy supplier after getting into debt on their energy bills. Energy suppliers were banned ...