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Reviews of other Web Sites

The web sites below have been reviewed for size, complexity, bias and an editor's view of is it worth looking at? Depending what's important to you, you may wish to sort these sites by different factors.

Specifically the sites listed have been reviewed for:

  • Updated: the date of the last update as far as we can tell
  • Pages: number of pages devoted to Smart Meters
  • Complexity: the editors view of complexity. A higher score means more complex
  • For: to what extent is a site saying that Smart Meters are a good idea. A high score indicates a high level of support for the idea of Smart Meters
  • Against: to what extent is a site saying that Smart Meters are a bad idea. A high score indicates that this site is against Smart Meters
  • Bias: to what extent is a site biased for or against Smart Meters, or in other words gives a one sided view. A high positive score shows the site is for Smart Meters and does not portray many of the views against Smart Meters. A high negative score shows the site is against Smart Meters and does not portray many of the views for Smart Meters
  • SmartMe: the editor's view on how useful a site is for customers.
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Energy Supplier
A small supplier with a refreshing and sensible approach to only use SMETS2 meters.
SmartMe Analysis
Updated: 12th Aug 2018
Pages: 1
Complexity: 15%
For: 90%
Against: 80%
Bias: 1%
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Smart Energy GB
Industry Service
Smart Energy GB are leading Smart Meter communications with the public. This is a large site offering a wide range of high level information which unfortunately can be hard to get to due to the number of clicks and pages.
SmartMe Analysis
Updated: 8th Oct 2016
Pages: 20
Complexity: 50%
For: 87%
Against: 13%
Bias: 55%
SmartMe:

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Ovo Energy Limited
Energy Supplier
A good series of pages with some very useful information.
SmartMe Analysis
Updated: 1st Jan 2017
Pages: 11
Complexity: 35%
For: 100%
Against: 0%
Bias: 100%
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uSwitch
Industry Service
A simple but clear explanation of various non technical aspects of Smart Meters and customers rights.
SmartMe Analysis
Updated: 1st Sep 2016
Pages: 5
Complexity: 32%
For: 82%
Against: 18%
Bias: 41%
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Public Health England
UK Government
A good review of the health impact of radio waves from Smart Meters. Radio waves are used to collect meter readings and also to communicate with the Smart Meter Display.
SmartMe Analysis
Updated: 28th Jun 2017
Pages: 1
Complexity: 65%
For: 60%
Against: 50%
Bias: 1%
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npower
Energy Supplier
An updated site giving good clear information of a suppliers responsibilities for Smart Meters and a customer's options.
SmartMe Analysis
Updated: 1st Jan 2018
Pages: 16
Complexity: 35%
For: 100%
Against: 0%
Bias: 100%
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UK Government
UK Government
A readable guide to Smart Meters focused on the customer. Although it looks boring it contains useful annual updates on the progress so far.
SmartMe Analysis
Updated: 4th Jan 2018
Pages: 7
Complexity: 56%
For: 100%
Against: 0%
Bias: 100%
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Which
Research
A simple but good explanation of Smart Meters their benefits and the rollout. Clearly states a customer's rights.
SmartMe Analysis
Updated: 23rd Jul 2016
Pages: 3
Complexity: 12%
For: 88%
Against: 12%
Bias: 58%
SmartMe:

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E.ON.
Energy Supplier
A useful site giving basic and clear information on Smart Meters.
SmartMe Analysis
Updated: 1st Dec 2016
Pages: 6
Complexity: 43%
For: 90%
Against: 5%
Bias: 72%
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British Gas
Energy Supplier
Smart meter site for the electricity and gas supplier. Offers a wider range of products and services than most suppliers.
SmartMe Analysis
Updated: 1st May 2016
Pages: 5
Complexity: 37%
For: 100%
Against: 0%
Bias: 100%
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SSE
Energy Supplier
Some limited information and guidance on Smart Meters.
SmartMe Analysis
Updated: 28th Apr 2016
Pages: 8
Complexity: 37%
For: 100%
Against: 5%
Bias: 90%
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EDF Energy
Energy Supplier
Brief explanations of Smart Meters, includes the customer rights on data and the installation code of practice.
SmartMe Analysis
Updated: 1st Oct 2016
Pages: 5
Complexity: 25%
For: 100%
Against: 5%
Bias: 90%
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first:utility
Energy Supplier
Some basic guidance on Smart Meters.
SmartMe Analysis
Updated: 1st Jan 2014
Pages: 6
Complexity: 8%
For: 100%
Against: 0%
Bias: 100%
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utilita
Energy Supplier
Smart meter site for the electricity and gas supplier. Focuses on prepayment.
SmartMe Analysis
Updated: 1st Jan 2014
Pages: 4
Complexity: 23%
For: 100%
Against: 0%
Bias: 100%
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Stop Smart Meters (UK)
Campaigning Organisation
A site against Smart Meters with some interesting links and content. Focuses mainly on radio wave concerns.
SmartMe Analysis
Updated: 21st Feb 2018
Pages: 20
Complexity: 60%
For: 0%
Against: 100%
Bias: 100%
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Data Communications Company
Industry Service
The DCC company are building, maintaining and managing the central systems communicating with Smart Meters. Provides most technical documents associated with UK smart meters.
SmartMe Analysis
Updated: 2nd May 2018
Pages: 44
Complexity: 90%
For: 100%
Against: 0%
Bias: 100%
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Elexon
Industry Service
An overview of industry bodies and codes of practice. Focuses mainly on Elexon's own input to these.
SmartMe Analysis
Updated: 1st Feb 2014
Pages: 1
Complexity: 70%
For: 90%
Against: 0%
Bias: 81%
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ScottishPower
Energy Supplier
A limited set of information and three external links.
SmartMe Analysis
Updated: 1st Apr 2016
Pages: 4
Complexity: 44%
For: 100%
Against: 0%
Bias: 100%
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Energy Saving Trust
Charity
A short explanation of how Smart Meters work and their benefits, and some FAQs.
SmartMe Analysis
Updated: 14th Aug 2016
Pages: 2
Complexity: 6%
For: 100%
Against: 3%
Bias: 94%
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Electralink
Industry Service
Electralink provide the data network for smart meter messages and their website focuses on this role and supplementary services for Suppliers. It also shows the monthly installs by area across the UK.
SmartMe Analysis
Updated: 1st Jan 2017
Pages: 3
Complexity: 17%
For: 78%
Against: 0%
Bias: 61%
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Energy UK
Industry Service
A simple guide to Smart Meters including an attached document providing an interesting analysis of site issues.
SmartMe Analysis
Updated: 1st Jul 2014
Pages: 3
Complexity: 34%
For: 100%
Against: 5%
Bias: 90%
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Opus Energy
Energy Supplier
A very simple page inviting business customers to request a smart meter.
SmartMe Analysis
Updated: 1st Oct 2016
Pages: 1
Complexity: 8%
For: 100%
Against: 0%
Bias: 100%
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economy energy
Energy Supplier
A small supplier offering smart meters. Very limited information available on their smart meters.
SmartMe Analysis
Updated: 1st Jan 2017
Pages: 1
Complexity: 6%
For: 100%
Against: 0%
Bias: 100%
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Switch2Safe
Campaigning Organisation
An organisation against smart meters, mobile phones and wireless devices generally.
SmartMe Analysis
Updated: 21st Oct 2016
Pages: 2
Complexity: 64%
For: 0%
Against: 100%
Bias: 100%
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Solarplicity
Energy Supplier
A small supplier offering smart meters. Limited information available on their smart meters.
SmartMe Analysis
Updated: 11th Aug 2018
Pages: 2
Complexity: 8%
For: 100%
Against: 0%
Bias: 100%
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SmartMeterDangers
Campaigning Organisation
A site against Smart Meters with a large number of links, unfortunately many are broken as it hasn't been updated for a while. Focuses mainly on radio wave concerns.
SmartMe Analysis
Updated: 1st Jun 2013
Pages: 7
Complexity: 85%
For: 0%
Against: 100%
Bias: 100%
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Western Power Distribution Smart Metering
Meter Operator
A distribution company installing and maintaining Smart Meters. Focuses on their ability to provide metering services for commercial businesses.
SmartMe Analysis
Updated: 3rd Nov 2016
Pages: 3
Complexity: 8%
For: 86%
Against: 0%
Bias: 74%
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