ICT Risk Assessment of Smart Electricity Meters
Kaugloetavate elektriarvestite IKT riskianalüüs
Master's thesis

https://digikogu.taltech.ee/en/Download/1abc73b3-5be9-4f54-aacb-9fac908fc795

SMART METER DANGERS

SMART METERS HAVE NO RISK ASSESSMENT

- ASK YOUR SUPPLIER

ICT Risk Assessment of Smart Electricity Meters

“Organization Implementing Risk Management tend to neglect Risk Assessments”

“Lack of Common Language”

Referring to “Standards & Codes” to Suggest Legislation
- Where NO Legislation Exists

SMART METER DANGERS

ENERGY COMPANIES GREENWASHING SMART TECH:

British Gas
“Smart Metres can Manage Energy Use”
“And by using less energy, you’ll save money too.”

Octopus
Smart Tariff
“They’re unlike most other tariffs on the market because they rely on a smart meter system, which can be complex – that’s why these products are in beta!”
(Economy 7 Provided this service:
do not NEED to have Smart metres)

EON
Tracker Tarif
Only Available to Smart Metres

OVO
Smart meters
Save money today and unlock a world of greener living

“we let you smart charge your EV at a lower rate of 7p per kWh, any time”

SMART METER DANGERS

WINDFARM POWERED BY DIESAL

- Your Smart Metre will Save you money
- You will receive Green Wmaegy
Scottish Power admitted 71 of its windmills were hooked up to the fossil fuel supply after a fault developed with their power supply.

Dozens of giant turbines on Scotland’s windfarms have been powered by diesel generators, the Sunday Mail can reveal. Scottish Power admitted 71 of its windmills were hooked up to the fossil fuel supply after a fault developed on the grid.

#Greenwashing

https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2023/02/06/dozens-of-giant-turbines-at-scots-windfarms-powered-by-diesel-generators/

Greenwashing is a type of marketing. It is a way to make products more appealing to customers who care about the environment.
When companies do things that are harmful to the environment while saying they care about climate change, this is called 'greenwashing'.

CLAIMED TP PRODUCE 100% NATURAL GAS
Misrepresenting Release of Methane and CO2 During Extraction

Australasian Centre
for Corporate Responsibility
v
Santos

First, ACCR alleges that Santos' claims that natural gas is "clean fuel" that provides "clean energy" misrepresents the true effect of natural gas on the climate, including the large releases of CO2 and methane during extraction and burning. Second, Santos’ claims that it has a clear and credible plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2040 are misleading.


ACCR alleges that Santos plans to expand its natural gas operations and their plan depends on undisclosed assumptions about the effectiveness of carbon capture and storage processes. The suit alleges that these misrepresentations are in violation of Australian consumer protection and corporations laws.

#Greenwashing

TOTAL ENERGIES MISLED CUSTOMERS

Greenpeace France
and Others
v.
TotalEnergies SE and TotalEnergies Electricité et Gaz
France

Total’s claims to be aiming for ‘net zero’ by 2050 and to becoming a major player in the energy transition are false and (ii) the advertising claims promoting the environmental virtues and transition role of gas and biofuels are misleading.

#Greenwashing

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What does the law say about greenwashing?

In the UK, environmental claims made to consumers are governed by the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (CPRs).
(This is soon to be relocated to the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2023.)

The CPRs make it unlawful for a business to engage in "unfair commercial practices".
These are defined broadly but include making misleading statements about a product or service (including by omitting material information) if it is likely to affect consumers’ purchasing decisions.

https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/topics/climate-change/greenwashing-what-do-you-need-to-know

SMART METRES WILL SAVE YOU MONEY??

Governments SMART METRE SUPPLIER SMART ENEGY GB; The DCC; Capita

Advert Banned MAKING MISLEADING CLAIMS ON SAVINGS

Supplier continue making misleading Claims; But…

Smart metre installs have Added £391 to Average Bills whether you had a Smart Metre Install or NOT … and Rising.. says Which

Due to equipment and infrastructure failures

Audio: Dan Pina
“Global Warming is the greatest fraud perpetrated on mankind this century”

SMART METER DANGERS

SMART METRES COSTING £391 per household
SAVING £47 a Year

#GREENWASHING

Say Which


SMART METER DANGERS

NATIONALLY APPROVED GAS AND ELECTRICITY METRES

Check if your Smart Metre is on the list

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gas-meters-type-approval-certificates-annex-iv-mi-002

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electricity-meter-type-approval-certificates-annex-mi-003

SMART METER DANGERS

Electricity metering team
Utilities Business Team National Measurement and Regulation Office Stanton Avenue Teddington Middlesex TW110JZ
Email electricity.metering@nmro.gov.uk
Reception 020 8943 7272

NATIONALLY APPROVED SMART METRES FULL LIST
Updated May 2024

UK nationally approved electricity meters are approved under the Electricity Act 1989 and the pattern or construction of the meter type must conform to the requirements specified in the accompanying regulations.
Formal approval certificates are issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) to manufacturers of electricity meters.

The meters are then listed in Schedule 4 of the Meters (Certification) Regulations, (SI 1998/1566), which is a statutory register of all pattern approved electricity meters suitable for billing purposes in the UK.


https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/schedule-4-uk-nationally-approved-electricity-meters

If you have a specific enquiry regarding the accuracy of your gas and/or electricity meter, please email OPSS.enquiries@businessandtrade.gov.uk.
Alternatively you can contact the OPSS helpdesk on 0121 345 1201, open Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00.
Or in writing to:
Office for Product Safety and Standards
4th Floor Cannon House
18 The Priory Queensway
Birmingham
B4 6BS