The UK’s smart meter rollout is facing fresh opposition from prominent figures within the Conservative Party. Concerns have been raised that smart meters could pave the way for increased charges through the backdoor, as well as give suppliers the ability to control energy usage during peak times. Former Energy Secretary Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg and Craig Mackinlay, who chairs the Tories’ backbench Net Zero Scrutiny Group, are leading the charge against the government’s Energy Bill. https://www.activistpost.com/2023/08/politicians-join-opposition-to-energy-smart-meters-concerned-about-higher-charges-and-cutting-off-households-at-the-drop-of-a-hat.html