Government unveils smart meter master plan

James S Murray
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Every home to have a smart meter by 2020 as government sets out its smart grid vision

The government today unveiled its long-awaited plans for smart meters and smart grids, pledging to ensure real-time energy meters are installed in every home and business by 2020 and releasing a report...

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