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<p>As of December 2016 there were approximately 0.33 million smart meters being operated
in traditional mode in domestic properties. This includes, for example, premises ceasing
to exist through demolition or reclassification, as well as suppliers not currently
operating smart meters in smart mode when a consumer switches. Some energy suppliers
are not yet offering smart services.</p><p> </p><p>However, some suppliers already
operate smart meters they have gained upon switching in smart mode. We are encouraging
industry parties to enable more consumers to retain their smart services upon switching.</p><p>
</p><p>Work is underway to make SMETS1 smart meters interoperable between energy suppliers,
through enrolment in to the Data and Communication Company’s system.</p>
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