Introduction Of Smart Metering Systems (No. 2)

EDM number 841 in 2006-07, proposed by Norman Baker on 06/02/2007.

That this House welcomes the current metering and billing consultation as part of the Energy Review and the implementation of the Energy Services Directive being carried out by the Department of Trade and Industry; notes that the use of smart metering systems can engage consumers and suppliers with domestic energy use by giving up-to-the-minute information whilst helping the environment and security of energy supply for the country; further notes that a recent report for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs indicates direct feedback via well positioned customer display can deliver savings of up to 26 per cent; believes that implementation of the Energy Services Directive by the Government could include a timetable for the introduction of smarter metering for domestic consumers within the wider Directive requirements of the time of use meter data and increased accuracy of billing provided; and calls on the Government to implement smart metering with a minimum level of functionality in the Energy White Paper.

This motion has been signed by a total of 40 MPs.