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Smart meter policy framework post 2020
We're consulting on proposals to develop a policy framework for smart meters post 2020.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
Detail
We are consulting on a number of proposals to help inform the policy framework for energy suppliers to continue installing smart meters after 31 December 2020, when the current rollout duty ends. This includes proposals for changing the Smart Energy Code (SEC) to modify the way in which the Data Communications Company (DCC) charges for its services after 2020.
Additionally, we are seeking more general views on:
- the future of coordinated consumer engagement activity beyond 2020, in the context of increasing numbers of households and small businesses having smart meters
- potential future policy measures to complement any policy framework post 2020 including initiatives to ensure that consumer benefits are maintained.
Documents
Delivering a smart system: a Smart Meter Policy Framework post 2020application/pdfAnnex 1: Proposed amendments to standard conditions 33A and 39Aapplication/pdfAnnex 2: Proposed amendments to standard conditions 37 and 43application/pdfAnnex 3: Proposed amendments to Section K of the Smart Energy Code (SEC)application/pdfAnnex 4: Analytical Evidenceapplication/pdfAnnex 5: Impact Assessmentapplication/pdfAnnex 6: Consequential changes to standard conditionsapplication/pdfDelivering a smart system: government response to a consultation on smart meter policy framework post-2020application/pdfImpact assessmentapplication/pdfExtension to All Reasonable steps: amendments to standard conditions 1, 33 (gas) and 39 (electricity)application/pdfStandard conditions 33A (gas) and 39A (electricity)application/pdfAmendments to standard conditions 37 (gas) and 43 (electricity)application/pdfConsequential amendmentsapplication/pdf