Ofgem and DECC give evidence on the smart meter roll-out

• Parliament TV: watch the evidence session
• Inquiry page: Smart meter roll-out
• Energy and Climate Change Committee

Witnesses

Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem)

At 9.30 am:

• Maxine Frerk

At 10.15 am:

• Baroness Verma, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, and officials.

Timings are approximate.

Issues

The session will explore a range of issues, including:

• Timescale for smart meter roll out;
• Consumer protection - Ofgem’s role in protecting consumers;
• Interoperability;
• Managing the costs of roll-out: costs, benefits and  value for money;
• Passing on savings to consumers;    
• Potential consumer savings and the role of in-home displays (IHDs);
• Demand management and time-of-use (ToU) tariffs;
• Consumer concerns, opt-out and charging;
• Data management and security;
• Small businesses and roll-out; and
• Public concerns about smart meters and consumer engagement.

Written evidence from witnesses

• Ofgem written evidence
• DECC written evidence

Further information

• About Parliament: Select Committees
• Visiting Parliament: Watch Committees