Energy switch-off warning issued for millions of UK households | UK | News
Millions of households in the United Kingdom are warned about possible disruptions in energy supply after a major system passage started last month. More than 2.5 million houses in the economy can be affected by 7 tariffs after starting to close Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) on June 30, 2025. Service sends signals to the old electricity meters to check when they are activated when they are activated, but these signals are currently gradual.
Anyone who still uses an RTS meter may face problems with heating, hot water and even if they do not increase timely. According to the government, meter changes are launched in stages to prevent widespread deterioration. Martin Lewis, a specialist of money -saving experts who refers to X last month, said, mı Is there an old economy 7 or a multi -proportion of electricity meters? The ‘Radio Teleswitch Service’, which allows the closure of some old (non -smart) meters to the end of this month, may mean that your heating and hot water will not work properly or the wrong invoices will not work. ”
The new data also revealed which parts of the UK used the highest gas and electricity in 2023, and Croydon’s CR0 postal code reached the top for both.
The figures show that the houses in the CR0 use more than 224 million kWh electricity in 61,886 properties – an average of 3,620 kWh per household, which is about 1,000 over the UK average.
Among the other areas with high electricity use, the E14 in London, which uses 171 million kWh; Le2 150 million in Leicester; 141 million Le3; and SL6 in Berkshire, which consumes 141 million. Postal codes such as N1, BN2, SE1, E17 and BN3 were among the top 10 for electricity use.
The use of gas was also high in CR0, the houses over 695 million kWh – an average of 11,230 kWh per household, just below the national average 11,500.
Following the CR0 in the gas usage list, LE2 with 570 million kWh, 482 million Le3, 463 million Le4 and 436 million Nottingham had NG5. London had LE5, SL6, ST5, CV6 and SW19.
Steve Ferguson, Jefferson GasHe said that the closure of RTS means how and when some households should rethink how and when they use electricity.
“The advantage of the economy is the advantage of 7 tariffs, the pricing has always been the ability to fulfill the tasks that use a lot of energy when the pricing is lower or ‘out of the summit’.
“With RTS closure, it means that this may no longer be possible, people who trust it to cut their energy bills may have to change their habits to adapt.”
Ferguson added: “Although the first investment requires, those with the current budget may want to change electricity heating systems to gas. Average electricity, an average of 25 pants per kWh approximately 51 pen and approximately 6-7 pen per gas unit.
“Depending on your consumption, you can compensate for your investment in a relatively short time.”
It also encouraged households to control the productivity ratings in the old tools, to switch to LED bulbs, and to create better energy -saving habits.
“Even small steps such as transition from filament to LED bulbs can help reduce your consumption. Ultimately, the best way to reduce the use is to create better habits.”
A questionnaire from 2018 found that the Energy of England left light on one night was more than 3 million in the energy spent was wasted. When the prices are much higher, this figure is even larger.
Ferguson added: “If you have a field, hang the clothes to dry on sunny days instead of using the laundry dryer. Just boil the amount of water you need and take a short shower instead of a long bath – such small changes can really be collected.”
