End of the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS): what we’re doing to help
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Outlines how members of the Radio Taskforce Service Taskforce will work together and support people with an RTS electricity meter before the service ends in June 2025.
Background
The Radio Teleswitch Service uses radio signals to tell some electricity meters to switch between peak and off-peak rates.
The radio signal will be shut down and the service it supports will end on 30 June 2025. Without an upgrade, the heating and hot water provisions in some homes or businesses that use RTS could be affected.
The RTS Taskforce
The RTS Taskforce is made up of organisations and companies from the energy sector, it includes:
- Ofgem
- energy suppliers
- Smart Energy GB
- Distribution Network Operators (DNOs)
- government
The Taskforce is working with consumer groups, housing associations and others to reach the urgent goal of upgrading all RTS meters in England, Scotland and Wales (Great Britain).
Read the RTS Call to Action
The RTS Call to Action is the Taskforce’s commitment to help consumers ahead of the RTS shutdown.