National Energy Action response to DESNZ’s Smart Metering Policy Framework Post-2025

National Energy Action supports the continued ambition for universal smart meter coverage and welcomes the proposed 2030 end-date as a clear milestone for completing the rollout. While this ambition is not new, the shift away from the previous Targets Framework presents an opportunity to refocus delivery on equity and consumer outcomes. To succeed, the new framework must embed robust safeguards to ensure that the hardest-to-reach households are not left behind.