Smart meter rollout could force household bills to rise, says supplier
by Adam Vaughan from on (#2TZ7X)
Energy company warns rising cost of installations due to 'customer apathy' could prompt suppliers to increase tariffs
Energy suppliers face rising costs for putting smart meters in millions of homes, adding pressure on firms to raise household bills further next year.
Fitting the meters, which automate readings and must be installed in every home and small business by the end of 2020, costs suppliers about 100 per household today.
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