Warning Issued to 530,000 UK Households Over Outdated Energy Meters

A warning has been issued to approximately 530,000 households in the UK using Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meters, urging them to upgrade to smart meters before the service is discontinued on June 30. Failure to upgrade could lead to a loss of electricity and hot water supply, particularly affecting homes with electric heating systems. Councils, including Glasgow, are actively reaching out to residents to facilitate the transition and prevent service disruption. Energy firms have begun a campaign to encourage these upgrades, as the RTS meters are becoming obsolete. Meanwhile, the UK government is also moving towards a broader smart meter rollout to help meet net zero targets, but concerns over meter accuracy have led to investigations into installation practices by the regulator Ofgem. Customers are advised to contact their energy suppliers promptly to schedule their meter replacements.