Warning electricity meters in 300,000 homes could stop working
Summary
Many homes in the UK could lose hot water or heating as their older types of electricity meters become non-functional. This is due to the upcoming switch-off of the Radio Teleswitching System (RTS) on 30 June, and the challenge to replace all RTS meters with smart meters before this deadline.Key Facts
- Radio Teleswitching System (RTS) meters are older types of electricity meters that use a longwave radio frequency to change energy tariffs.
- Over 300,000 homes could face heating and hot water disruption as RTS meters become non-operational.
- Energy companies have been told to replace RTS meters with smart meters before 30 June, when the old technology is disabled.
- As of the end of March, 430,000 homes were still using RTS meters according to Energy UK.
- Energy UK says over 1,000 RTS meters are being replaced daily, but this needs to rise to around 5,000 a day to replace all meters by the expected deadline.
- Ordinary electricity use, like lights and plug sockets, should not be affected by the RTS switchoff.
- Some consumers are hesitant to switch to smart meters due to issues like inaccurate readings and variable performance based on location.
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