Households with broken smart meters to get automatic £40 compensation – check if you’d qualify

HOUSEHOLDS with broken smart meters could get automatic compensation if the devices are not fixed within 90 days.

Proposals drawn up by energy regulator Ofgem could see customers compensated £40 if their provider fails to install or repair a device promptly.

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Under government plans, three quarters of Brit households should have a smart meter installed by the end of 2025, but this target may not be met.