Britain's 39 million smart meters transferred to non-profit operator

The U.K. handed control of its national smart meter data network to a non-profit startup after 13 years of cost overruns and delays under previous operator Smart DCC, a Capita subsidiary.

First covered Nov 2, 2026 · 10:13 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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8d Guardian Environment Control of Britain’s 39m smart meters passes to non-profit startup — The handover marks the end of a 13-year licence for Smart DCC, a subsidiary of Capita, after years of spiralling costs and delays Control over Great Britain’s…

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