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I got a letter today from the ESB saying that they would be replacing my existing electricity meter with a smart meter in the coming months. I don't want a smart meter in my home, I want to keep my existing meter. Can I refuse a smart meter?
You can still have a smart meter but stay on a basics 24 hour flat rate unit plan
Are you sure about that as it relates to someone with a day\night meter setup?Yes, the installation of a smart meter has no bearing on your supply contract type or duration
I don't have a problem with a charge for reading your old-style meter or to put it another way, a discount if you have a smart meter
if you want to continue with an old meter, then you should have to shoulder the cost of having them read
Weird way of looking at it. Sending readings to EI has no bearing on the actual reading program which is the function of ESB Networks, not your chosen electricity supplier.I have never charged them for providing this service which I am happy to continue until I am cremated (hopefully after my death).
Weird way of looking at it. Sending readings to EI has no bearing on the actual reading program which is the function of ESB Networks, not your chosen electricity supplier.
Weird way of looking at it. Sending readings to EI has no bearing on the actual reading program which is the function of ESB Networks, not your chosen electricity supplier.
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Yeah, you can submit meter readings directly to your supplier if you wish, that doesn't change the fact that the meter reading program is run exclusively by ESBN. They maintain the central records for all electricity customers.Bord Gáis Energy | How to submit a meter read
Submitting meter readings where possible is a good way of ensuring more accuracy of your bills and can help save you money.www.bordgaisenergy.ie
Yes, a certain brand of the old meters goes backwards if you're generating a surplus. Tell your friend to hang onto it as long as they can!Just wondering why you wouldn’t want it replaced?
You can stay on the regular plans with a smart meter
I’m genuinely curious as to what the negatives might be.
If your existing meter broke or became dangerous or faulty would you allow it to be replaced then?
I do know of one person whose meter apparently goes backwards in summer months because of solar generation (I was told that directly by the home owner but not even sure if this is actually possible).
Presume it’s not with a smart meter so can understand reluctance in that scenario.
No, I just found it weird that you consider it almost an act of charity that you supply them readings without charge. They're more than happy to use ESBN readings or estimates as they do for the majority of customers.Even more weirdly,
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