Radio Teleswitch Service
Radioteleswitching explained
The Radio Teleswitching Service (RTS) is closing on 30 June 2025.
What is the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS)?
The device electricity suppliers use to remotely switch large numbers of electricity meters between different tariff rates is called a radio teleswitch. The RTS lets electricity suppliers switch tariff rates on electricity meters. This enables households to access cheaper, off-peak electricity at certain times of the day.
If you have storage heaters you need to be ready. Over 250,000 households across Scotland still use this system. If you have this set-up, your heating and hot water is likely controlled by a radio signal which tells your storage heaters when to charge and when your hot water heater should switch on. Your electricity supplier may have already been in touch asking you to change your meter.
You can find out more information on what to do how via the below links or by contacting your electricity supplier.
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