Contents
The Institute for Government’s Evidence Transparency Framework
The smart metering evidence check and our subsequent inquiry
The Government’s Evidence Check statement
2 Consumer behaviour: what mileage in meters?
The use of behavioural science
Feedback as the mechanism for behavioural change
Changes in engagement with IHDs over time
Reducing energy consumption: sources of evidence
3 Changing when energy is used
The impact of ToU: sources of evidence
4 The balance between consumer and national benefits
Benefits to the individual and the supplier
Benefits of optimising electricity generation and network management
Future benefits: smart grids, electric vehicles and smart charging
5 Technical, security, and privacy issues
Reliance on the 2G mobile network
Conclusions and recommendations
Appendix 1: The Government’s smart metering evidence check statement
Appendix 2: The Institute for Government’s evidence transparency framework
Appendix 3: Written evidence submitted by the Government on smart meter security
List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament
16 September 2016