Smart meter IT system delayed until autumn

Michael Holder
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Government insists IT system delay will not affect overall target to roll out meters to 30 million homes and businesses by 2020

The government's drive to offer smart meters to every home and business has suffered yet another setback, with the project's crucial IT communications system now not expected to be ready until the autumn....

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