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Smart Metering Policy Framework Post 2025

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is developing a Smart Metering Policy Framework for the post-2025 period to assess effectiveness of smart meters in demand management and cost control, while addressing rural connectivity and equity concerns. This active policy examines smart meter-enabled thermal efficiency ratings and their integration with warm home schemes and energy efficiency policies.


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2026

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2025

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3 Oct 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

consultation closed

We are consulting on proposals to set the policy framework for energy suppliers to deliver service improvements by ensuring smart meters operate as they should, and to continue installing smart meters after 31 December 2025, when the existing annual installation …

8 Aug 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

consultation opened

We are consulting on proposals to set the policy framework for energy suppliers to deliver service improvements by ensuring smart meters operate as they should, and to continue installing smart meters after 31 December 2025, when the existing annual installation …

2021

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2020

2 events

2019

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2018

11 events
16 Oct 2018 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Proposals regarding setting standards for smart appliances — outcome published

We're seeking views on proposals for setting standards for smart appliances, to support the transition towards a smarter, more flexible, cleaner and more affordable energy system.

4 Oct 2018 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Maximising interoperability for first generation (SMETS1) smart meters — outcome published

We're seeking views on proposals to require energy suppliers to maintain smart services when consumers with SMETS1 smart meters switch energy supplier.

8 Jun 2018 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Proposals regarding setting standards for smart appliances — consultation closed

We're seeking views on proposals for setting standards for smart appliances, to support the transition towards a smarter, more flexible, cleaner and more affordable energy system.

24 May 2018 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Maximising interoperability for first generation (SMETS1) smart meters — consultation closed

We're seeking views on proposals to require energy suppliers to maintain smart services when consumers with SMETS1 smart meters switch energy supplier.

17 Apr 2018 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Maximising interoperability for first generation (SMETS1) smart meters — consultation opened

We're seeking views on proposals to require energy suppliers to maintain smart services when consumers with SMETS1 smart meters switch energy supplier.

27 Mar 2018 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Non-domestic smart metering: policy proposals and draft legal text — outcome published

We're seeking views on new non-domestic smart metering policy proposals, including the draft legal text required to remove the DCC opt-out.

View document · GOV.UK · Smart Metering Implementation Programme: Consul… (32pp)
+23 more
Annex A - Draft legal text: Electricity Supply Licence Cond… (33pp) Annex A - Draft legal text: Gas Supply Licence Conditions r… (32pp) Annex B - Draft legal text: DCC Licence Conditions Removal … (17pp) Annex C - Draft legal text: SEC Section A Removal of DCC Op… (118pp) Annex C - Draft legal text: SEC Section C Removal of DCC Op… (35pp) Annex C - Draft legal text: SEC Section E Removal of DCC Op… (12pp) Annex C - Draft legal text: SEC Section F Removal of DCC Op… (50pp) Annex C - Draft legal text: SEC Section H Removal of DCC Op… (83pp) Annex C - Draft legal text: SEC Section X Removal of DCC Op… (44pp) Annex D - Draft legal text: SEC Section K Legal Text Remova… (61pp) Non-domestic smart metering policy proposals and draft lega… (27pp) Annex A(i): Electricity Supply Licence Conditions - draft t… (33pp) Annex A(ii): Gas Supply Licence Conditions - draft text cha… (33pp) Annex B: Smart Meter Communication Licence - draft text cha… (257pp) Annex C: SEC Section A - draft text changes (124pp) Annex C: SEC Section C - draft text changes (35pp) Annex C: SEC Section E - draft text changes (12pp) Annex C: SEC Section F - draft text changes (50pp) Annex C: SEC Section H - draft text changes (83pp) Annex C: SEC Section X - draft text changes (43pp) Annex D: Section K - draft text changes (60pp) Explanatory Memorandum to modifications to the smart meteri… (5pp) Draft modifications to the regulatory framework - draft leg… (23pp)
16 Mar 2018 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Proposals regarding setting standards for smart appliances — consultation opened

We're seeking views on proposals for setting standards for smart appliances, to support the transition towards a smarter, more flexible, cleaner and more affordable energy system.

2017

6 events
19 Oct 2017 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Non-domestic smart metering: policy proposals and draft legal text — consultation closed

We're seeking views on new non-domestic smart metering policy proposals, including the draft legal text required to remove the DCC opt-out.

View document · GOV.UK · Smart Metering Implementation Programme: Consul… (32pp)
+23 more
Annex A - Draft legal text: Electricity Supply Licence Cond… (33pp) Annex A - Draft legal text: Gas Supply Licence Conditions r… (32pp) Annex B - Draft legal text: DCC Licence Conditions Removal … (17pp) Annex C - Draft legal text: SEC Section A Removal of DCC Op… (118pp) Annex C - Draft legal text: SEC Section C Removal of DCC Op… (35pp) Annex C - Draft legal text: SEC Section E Removal of DCC Op… (12pp) Annex C - Draft legal text: SEC Section F Removal of DCC Op… (50pp) Annex C - Draft legal text: SEC Section H Removal of DCC Op… (83pp) Annex C - Draft legal text: SEC Section X Removal of DCC Op… (44pp) Annex D - Draft legal text: SEC Section K Legal Text Remova… (61pp) Non-domestic smart metering policy proposals and draft lega… (27pp) Annex A(i): Electricity Supply Licence Conditions - draft t… (33pp) Annex A(ii): Gas Supply Licence Conditions - draft text cha… (33pp) Annex B: Smart Meter Communication Licence - draft text cha… (257pp) Annex C: SEC Section A - draft text changes (124pp) Annex C: SEC Section C - draft text changes (35pp) Annex C: SEC Section E - draft text changes (12pp) Annex C: SEC Section F - draft text changes (50pp) Annex C: SEC Section H - draft text changes (83pp) Annex C: SEC Section X - draft text changes (43pp) Annex D: Section K - draft text changes (60pp) Explanatory Memorandum to modifications to the smart meteri… (5pp) Draft modifications to the regulatory framework - draft leg… (23pp)
31 Aug 2017 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Non-domestic smart metering: policy proposals and draft legal text — consultation opened

We're seeking views on new non-domestic smart metering policy proposals, including the draft legal text required to remove the DCC opt-out.

View document · GOV.UK · Smart Metering Implementation Programme: Consul… (32pp)
+23 more
Annex A - Draft legal text: Electricity Supply Licence Cond… (33pp) Annex A - Draft legal text: Gas Supply Licence Conditions r… (32pp) Annex B - Draft legal text: DCC Licence Conditions Removal … (17pp) Annex C - Draft legal text: SEC Section A Removal of DCC Op… (118pp) Annex C - Draft legal text: SEC Section C Removal of DCC Op… (35pp) Annex C - Draft legal text: SEC Section E Removal of DCC Op… (12pp) Annex C - Draft legal text: SEC Section F Removal of DCC Op… (50pp) Annex C - Draft legal text: SEC Section H Removal of DCC Op… (83pp) Annex C - Draft legal text: SEC Section X Removal of DCC Op… (44pp) Annex D - Draft legal text: SEC Section K Legal Text Remova… (61pp) Non-domestic smart metering policy proposals and draft lega… (27pp) Annex A(i): Electricity Supply Licence Conditions - draft t… (33pp) Annex A(ii): Gas Supply Licence Conditions - draft text cha… (33pp) Annex B: Smart Meter Communication Licence - draft text cha… (257pp) Annex C: SEC Section A - draft text changes (124pp) Annex C: SEC Section C - draft text changes (35pp) Annex C: SEC Section E - draft text changes (12pp) Annex C: SEC Section F - draft text changes (50pp) Annex C: SEC Section H - draft text changes (83pp) Annex C: SEC Section X - draft text changes (43pp) Annex D: Section K - draft text changes (60pp) Explanatory Memorandum to modifications to the smart meteri… (5pp) Draft modifications to the regulatory framework - draft leg… (23pp)
31 Aug 2017 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Further consultation on non-domestic smart metering: the DCC opt-out — outcome published

Further consultation on the ‘DCC opt-out’ seeking further evidence on the impacts of retaining opt-out and views on the proposed amendments to the regulatory framework should the opt-out be removed.

2016

9 events
27 May 2016 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Further consultation on non-domestic smart metering: the DCC opt-out — consultation closed

Further consultation on the ‘DCC opt-out’ seeking further evidence on the impacts of retaining opt-out and views on the proposed amendments to the regulatory framework should the opt-out be removed.

11 May 2016 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

A Consultation on New Smart Energy Code Content and Related Licence Amendments — outcome published

Consultation on proposed legal drafting for the Smart Energy Code, Gas and Electricity supply licences and Electricity Distribution Licences to support smart metering.

21 Apr 2016 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Further consultation on non-domestic smart metering: the DCC opt-out — consultation opened

Further consultation on the ‘DCC opt-out’ seeking further evidence on the impacts of retaining opt-out and views on the proposed amendments to the regulatory framework should the opt-out be removed.

24 Mar 2016 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

A Consultation on New Smart Energy Code Content and Related Licence Amendments — consultation closed

Consultation on proposed legal drafting for the Smart Energy Code, Gas and Electricity supply licences and Electricity Distribution Licences to support smart metering.

24 Feb 2016 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

A Consultation on New Smart Energy Code Content and Related Licence Amendments — consultation opened

Consultation on proposed legal drafting for the Smart Energy Code, Gas and Electricity supply licences and Electricity Distribution Licences to support smart metering.

2015

5 events