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<p>Consumers who would like a Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) export tariff can contact
their energy supplier to request that a smart meter is installed. Consumers who want
a smart meter sooner than their current supplier can provide one could switch to a
supplier who may be able to meet their needs.</p><p> </p><p>There were 14.9 million
smart and advanced meters operating in Great Britain at the end of June 2019 and the
Government is committed to every home and small business being offered smart meters
by the end of 2020.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the Government has introduced the New
and Replacement Obligation (NRO) in energy suppliers’ licences which requires them
to take all reasonable steps to install a smart meter where a meter is fitted for
the first time, including in new build properties, or when an existing meter needs
to be replaced.</p>
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