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Re: UK energy smart meter roll-out is outlined



2009/12/2 craig <craigc.lists@xxxxxxx>

> > >
> > Just wonder who's going to end up paying for it all...
> >
> " Energy suppliers, rather than distribution networks, will be
responsibl=
e
> for the roll-out of the meters at a cost of about =A3340 per
household.
>
> They will be able to recoup the cost from customers through higher
bills =
or
> upfront fees, but competition between suppliers is expected to ensure
onl=
y
> some of the expense is passed on."
>
>
Call me cynical but my guess is the consumer will end up paying for
something that saves the energy company millions but at the average saving
will take the consumer 10 years to recover the cost (even if the average
savings are accurate now my guess is that as people switch to more energy
efficient appliances it'll take longer).

Andy


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