英国能源公司不能强行安装智能计量仪;顾客可以拒绝或选择“哑巴模式”。 UK energy firms can't force smart meter installs; customers can refuse or opt for "dumb mode."

Martin Lewis提醒英国能源客户注意供应商关于安装智能计量仪的一封信, Martin Lewis warned UK energy customers about a letter from suppliers regarding smart meter installation, clarifying that while companies can encourage adoption, they cannot force it without consent. 他强调说,消费者有权拒绝,尽管过时的仪表可能需要用智能仪表替换,而智能仪表可以设为“哑弹模式”,以避免自动传输数据。 He emphasized that consumers have the right to refuse, though outdated meters may require replacement with smart meters, which can be set to "dumb mode" to avoid automatic data transmission. 客户应仔细审查任何通信,了解自己的权利,并在答复前考虑隐私和功能问题。 Customers should review any communication carefully, understand their rights, and consider privacy and functionality concerns before responding.