The passage of the Energy Act 2023 marks a significant development in the world of smart meters. Under this legislation, authorities gain the power to employ “reasonable force” to enter homes and install these meters, enabling them to exert control over energy consumption through a “load control system.” Non-compliance with this directive carries severe consequences, including a financial penalty of £15,000 or even a year of imprisonment.
For many, this new law may raise questions about the extent of control over personal energy use and privacy, as well as the implications of government intervention in individual households. Whether or not these measures align with the choices made by the public remains a pertinent issue.
‼️SMART METERS – shhh….The Energy Act 2023 passed into law yesterday.
Authorities will be able to use “reasonable force” to enter your house and install smart meters which will allow them to control your energy use using a “load control system”
Non compliance will cost you… pic.twitter.com/guHjra57Bd
— Elander & the News (@ElanderNews) October 27, 2023
Yes I have actually and yes this is the legislation. "“Energy smart appliance” means an appliance which is capable of adjusting the immediate or future flow of electricity into or out of itself or another appliance in response to a load control signal; and includes any software…
— Elander & the News (@ElanderNews) October 27, 2023