Smart meter glitch: households told they owe thousands of euroOne download from a smart meter told a householder they had consumed close to €9,000 worth of electricity in the first week of MarchSmart meters generated graphics at the weeked that told consumers they were using massive amounts of electricity. Stock image. Photo: AlamyCharlie Weston Today at 06:30A massive malfunction on electricity smart meters over the weekend meant some householders were told they had consumed thousands of euro of energy.

Source: Irish Independent March 10, 2026 18:19 UTC