Ovum Slams Government's 'Hasty' Smart Meter Rollout | eWEEK Europe UK
Ofgem's prospectus on smart metering is not all it's cracked up to be, according to analyst firm Ovum. Ovum has criticised the government’s smart meter strategy, calling the plans for an accelerated rollout “hasty” and the role of the DataCommsCo, or DCC, “uninspiring”.
Ovum’s comments appeared in a report circulated over the weekend in response to Ofgem’s smart metering prospectus of 27 July, which detailed plans for rolling out smart meters to every home and small business in the country. The prospectus was included in the government’s Annual Energy Statement, and emphasises the need for a significant acceleration in the rollout of smart meters compared to previously published targets.
