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OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to raise awareness of safety issues associated with consumer products that can connect to the internet or a network.
Government funding for innovation in smart energy systems and technologies
How to work out the weight of plastic packaging components and each material used to make them, to check if you must register for Plastic Packaging Tax and include them on your return.
Using smart meters to automate charging of electric vehicles.
Through championing smart data, we are facilitating the data economy to drive growth and innovation, and to enable services that ensure businesses and consumers get more for their money.
A Smart Data prototype that generates “Digital Sale Ready Packs” to make it easier to buy and sell a home has been named the winner of the Smart Data Challenge Prize by the Department for Business and Trade.
Smart meters put consumers in control of their energy use, allowing them to adopt energy efficiency measures that can help save money on their energy bills and offset price increases.
Industry representatives, consumer organisations and other bodies provide advice and expertise on important issues regarding smart meters.
Find out which plastic packaging components are exempt or excluded from the tax, and if the packaging counts towards the 10-tonne threshold for registration.
Who needs to register for the tax and when, and what you must do before you register.
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