The following report is by The Telegraph:
The number of “dumb” smart meters is up from a previous estimate of 2.7 million, following revisions to official statistics released by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) published last week.
Bill payers have complained of feeling “terrified” by the devices after receiving shock meter readings putting them thousands of pounds in debt.
Lord Callanan, the minister for energy efficiency and green finance, said he was “deeply concerned” about the figures in a letter to the energy watchdog on Thursday.
He called on Ofgem to enforce legal requirements for suppliers to ensure that smart meters are working properly.
He said: “The scale of some suppliers’ underperformance in optimising their operation metering estate over a period of time shows these steps may not have been taken universally,” adding “I am deeply concerned about this”.
Broken smart meters do not provide consumers with an accurate reflection of how much energy they have used and can lead to incorrect charges appearing on plug-in displays.
Problems with smart meters have affected high-profile consumers. In December, artist Grayson Perry complained of a £39,000 bill he received on a smart meter. In the same month, broadcaster Jon Sopel revealed his device handed him a £19,274 bill.
Estimates by the National Audit Office (NAO) put the number of faulty smart meters in Britain at just under three million last June. DESNZ has now said that the actual figure in June was 4.31 million – far higher than reported at the time.
It estimates the current number of faulty smart meters is also higher than the old estimate, though down slightly on its revised figure, at 3.98 million. The revisions to the statistics come after corrections were made to data from a minority of suppliers, a final quarter report published by the department showed.
It comes as the Government’s controversial net zero rollout of smart meters balloons over budget and continues to be plagued by problems.
The installation scheme, which was supposed to have seen a smart meter installed in every home by 2020, is now forecast to cost more than £13.5bn.
[…] It is thought that many broken smart meters are “dumb” first-generation models that ceased functioning after consumers switched to different suppliers, the NAO said last year.Suppliers are legally required to fix or replace broken smart meters for free under a scheme put in place by Ofgem last month. The devices previously only had a one-year warranty.
Energy companies will now have to play catch-up with millions of faulty smart meters that have ceased working in “smart mode” and potentially left consumers with incorrect bills.
Peta Butler, 97, who lives near Tunbridge Wells, said she had been through “two years of hell” dealing with issues with her meter.
[…] A Government spokesman said: “Smart meters are helping consumers manage their energy use and save money, while driving the transition to a smarter and more flexible energy system.”It’s affected my health. And it’s completely taken away any confidence I’ve got. If I have to do anything, I just panic. “I don’t sleep at night really because my body, it can’t let go.
She told the BBC, adding she was “terrified” to use electricity as a result.
Read the whole report here.
AUTHOR COMMENTARY
I’m not sure what’s dumber: these smart meters or that ugly drag queen.
I have a written a number of reports that demonstrate why you need to not voluntarily accept these smart meters, and fight against as best as you can, because these things have proven time and time again to not save anyone money; and, they are acting as a backdoor way to control residents, especially when CBDCs and digital IDs are implemented.
Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
Proverbs 22:5
[7] Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? [8] Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also? [9] For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen? [10] Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope. (1 Corinthians 9:7-10).
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I thought it was a “smart” meter; whoops not so intelligent, HAHA
Hope we leave here in the Rapture very soon, so much misery everywhere these days and so much suffering…
Please come soon Lord Jesus
Pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ who suffering persecution around the world. As we see signs everywhere that The Lord is about to come for us, let us make sure we are ready and keeping watch, keep looking up dear family because He is coming for us soon!!!!