meter readings.

Reform is now likely to take place in September 2025, from March 2025, but it is the fourth time the forms have been pushed back and could potentially leave consumers with higher bills as meters fail to send updates to energy suppliers, leading to incorrect estimates of usage and consequently incorrect access to flexible energy pricing.

The market-wide half-hourly settlement (MHHS) programme had aimed to solve the issue, which is sizable; the DESNZ has previously admitted that over four million meters are not as smart as they think they are, operating in a 'dumb' mode, and giving false readings.

The lack of progress is frustrating for both consumers and suppliers

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