Cui bono?

Yes, it's that phrase again!  It seems that all houses are to be fitted with "smart meters" to monitor gas and electricity usage.  And this will be compulsory - no opting out, and the cost of course will be passed on to us as consumers.  And who will this benefit?  The energy companies of course, who will no longer have to employ meter readers.  So we will end up paying to save them money - isn't that wonderful?!!