Smart, fair and flexible: lessons from the smart meter rollouts in Great Britain

Nickhil Sharma

Smart, fair and flexible: lessons from the smart meter rollouts in Great Britain

School of Environmental Sciences

Research output: Other contribution

Abstract

Smart energy technologies can enable citizens to benefit from cheap renewable energy. They potentially optimise the use of our energy infrastructure, promising lower societal costs. However, one-size-fits-all solutions will not work when it comes to their daily use – with potentially significant risks to vulnerable households already struggling with fuel poverty. An inclusive smart energy transition should target the consumers most in need with more nuanced policies.

Original language	English
Type	Analysis
Media of output	Policy Research
Publisher	Heinrich Böll Foundation
Number of pages	5
Place of Publication	Heinrich Böll Foundation European Union
Publication status	Published - 18 Jan 2024

Keywords

Just energy transition
Great Britain
smart meters
demand side response
Renewable Energy

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Access to Document

https://eu.boell.org/en/2024/01/18/smart-fair-and-flexible-lessons-smart-meter-rollouts-great-britainLicence: CC BY-NC-ND

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