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

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

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
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The consultation seeks views and evidence on new non-domestic smart metering policy proposals. The policy proposals are designed to give non-domestic consumers access to the full benefits of smart meters, while at the same time recognising the diverse nature of these energy users and the need for proportionate regulation.

This consultation also invites views on the draft legal text required to implement the removal of the Data Communications Company (DCC) opt-out.

As set out in the government response to the April 2016 further consultation, most non-domestic suppliers will be required to become DCC Users by 31 August 2018 and to enrol SMETS2 meters with the DCC.

We are seeking responses from a wide variety of stakeholder groups.

Your response will be most useful if it is framed in direct response to the questions posed, though further comments and evidence are also welcome.

Documents
Smart Metering Implementation Programme: Consultation on non-domestic smart metering policy proposals and draft legal textapplication/pdfAnnex A - Draft legal text: Electricity Supply Licence Conditions removal of DCC Opt Out August 2017application/pdfAnnex A - Draft legal text: Gas Supply Licence Conditions removal of DCC Opt Out August 2017application/pdfAnnex B - Draft legal text: DCC Licence Conditions Removal of DCC Opt Out August 2017application/pdfAnnex C - Draft legal text: SEC Section A Removal of DCC Opt Out August 2017application/pdfAnnex C - Draft legal text: SEC Section C Removal of DCC Opt Out August 2017application/pdfAnnex C - Draft legal text: SEC Section E Removal of DCC Opt Out August 2017application/pdfAnnex C - Draft legal text: SEC Section F Removal of DCC Opt Out August 2017application/pdfAnnex C - Draft legal text: SEC Section H Removal of DCC Opt Out August 2017application/pdfAnnex C - Draft legal text: SEC Section X Removal of DCC Opt Out August 2017application/pdfAnnex D - Draft legal text: SEC Section K Legal Text Removal of DCC Opt Out August 2017application/pdfNon-domestic smart metering policy proposals and draft legal text: government responseapplication/pdfAnnex A(i): Electricity Supply Licence Conditions - draft text changesapplication/pdfAnnex A(ii): Gas Supply Licence Conditions - draft text changesapplication/pdfAnnex B: Smart Meter Communication Licence - draft text changesapplication/pdfAnnex C: SEC Section A - draft text changesapplication/pdfAnnex C: SEC Section C - draft text changesapplication/pdfAnnex C: SEC Section E - draft text changesapplication/pdfAnnex C: SEC Section F - draft text changesapplication/pdfAnnex C: SEC Section H - draft text changesapplication/pdfAnnex C: SEC Section X - draft text changesapplication/pdfAnnex D: Section K - draft text changesapplication/pdfExplanatory Memorandum to modifications to the smart metering regulatory frameworkapplication/pdfDraft modifications to the regulatory framework - draft legal text as laid before Parliamentapplication/pdf