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Drivers for Change
• Domestic energy price escalations
–1% rise = 40,000 more fuel poor
–Need for demand reduction
–Need for energy efficiency at point of use
• Smart metering directive Dec 2005
–Gas and electricity metering
–More frequent billing
–Less estimated bills
–Timely consumer information on usage
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New interest from Ofgem, DEFRA, NEA, Age Concern
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