There's obviously the concern that granular data could be very useful in the wrong hands. Electricity usage can give a good indicator whether or not the property is occupied.
Also, that suggested tariff seems pretty beneficial for those working from home which, I would guess, are the more affluent workers.
A house occupied for 12 hours, 24 hours, or 0 hours already reveals that through energy usage, even if the update period is measured in weeks rather than smaller increments.
There's obviously the concern that granular data could be very useful in the wrong hands. Electricity usage can give a good indicator whether or not the property is occupied.
Also, that suggested tariff seems pretty beneficial for those working from home which, I would guess, are the more affluent workers.