More than 7,000 people have signed an online petition asking regulators to audit Duke Energy after some customers across North and South Carolina say their electric bills have jumped dramatically.

ESB Networks is advising households and businesses that they are working to resolve an issue which caused some smart meter readings to be processed incorrectly last week.

Woman says her usage last Sunday was put at 13,000kWh, which would cost some €5,000, when in reality it was closer to 9kWh ...

Tue, Mar 10, 2026 The government has announced tough new standards requiring energy suppliers to fix faulty smart meters within 90 days or face significant fines and penalties. The move, from the ...