Non-domestic smart meter rollout post-2025

From:: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Published: 23 October 2025

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Summary

We're seeking views on new energy supplier obligations to drive non-domestic smart meter uptake post-2025 and protect consumers in the transition to smart-contingent contracts.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 16 January 2026

Consultation description

We’re consulting on new energy supplier requirements and consumer protections in response to the growing use of “smart-contingent contracts” by non-domestic energy suppliers, as part of the non-domestic smart meter policy framework post-2025.

The consultation seeks views on proposed obligations for energy suppliers to:

universally implement, and coordinate rollout timing, of smart-contingent contracts. After 1 January 2027, energy suppliers cannot enter into new fixed term energy contracts with non-domestic customers unless the customer has, or agrees to have, smart or advanced meters installed in their premises
universally communicate the policy. All energy suppliers must start to communicate these upcoming changes to consumers regularly and clearly as soon as the licence modifications are made (early 2026)
abide by a legally binding consumer protection code. All suppliers must adhere to the code from 1 January 2027 to protect non-domestic consumers from the risks of the smart-contingent contracts

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