Only just seen this - I thought it was the case too, but our supplier Energia is having absolutely none of it.U still get FIT if no smart metre. It’s estimated based on size of system. I have battery and EV so v little going back to grid so estimate works best for me..
I’m waiting on my smart meter to be replaced with D/N meter. Will be big savings for me as can change the EV and battery on night rate. Hope to see little if any daytime electricity usage.
That's more than a small catch. I switched from ESB d/n plan because of this as it affects lowish users more.but there is a small catch the standing charge is 418.78 on the plan compared to 281.12 on the normal smart plan
On the Electric Ireland website they have 3 plans for smart meterwrong, you cannot stay on a day / night rate currently. Anyone with an EV for example would be mental to take one.
i think thats new, but one impediment removed!On the Electric Ireland website they have 3 plans for smart meter
A 24 hour Tariff
A smart Tariff
and a Day/Night Tariff
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Yeah, when I was making the switch, the EV plan was the one that I felt offered the best rates even though I don't have a EV yetThat's more than a small catch. I switched from ESB d/n plan because of this as it affects lowish users more.
Yes - just found this out too. Went with EI night boost.Only just seen this - I thought it was the case too, but our supplier Energia is having absolutely none of it.
They aren't even properly paying people who have smart meters at the moment - citing a row with ESB.
Can you read it yourself and feed info to themI 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
You can but they would probably want to check the actual reading occasionally to make sure you're not way under reporting then end up disappearing \ passing away.Can you read it yourself and feed info to them
Take a look at the usage based calculators for the smart plans on Bonkers. If you can shift a significant portion of usage to non-peak (which should be achievable with an EV that gets regular use and a charger that can be programmed to favour off-peak) then the smart plans will work out cheaper for you.I would favour changing to a smart meter if it is not a worse deal.
Due out next week to install a smart meter. Is it still the case that I can say no thanks.
Reading all the negative reports about smart meters I am glad that I did not not make the switch now.Just wondering why you wouldn’t want it replaced?
Same here, Installed 2020 and have had no issues with the meter itselfI have had a smart meter for years now, and have hod no problems at all - I guess I'm just one of the millions of happy customers
Exactly, people don't read news articles saying everything's working as expected. The occasional 'My smart meter ate my dog' story gathers massive views and comments from conspiracy theorists who have no idea what they're talking about.but why would they be bothered writing in to the media or news forums?
I opted out of the scheme last year. Very easy. I phoned the ESB and told them that I do not want their smart meter. No problem for them. I got a letter from them as well confirming that I won't get the meter installed.Reading all the negative reports about smart meters I am glad that I did not not make the switch now.
Is there any plan in place to replace smart meters after a set number of years ?By the way- an analogue meter lasts for many decades. A smart meter lasts for about 10 years- and needs to be replaced regularly. A huge pile of electronic junk will be produced that way.
There is no plan for the replacement. It is like with everything. People don't think ahead.Is there any plan in place to replace smart meters after a set number of years ?
Considering the years it is taking to convert the existing stock of analogue meters to smart meters this could end up like the painting of the Forth Bridge.
A quick Google search seems to indicate that 10 years would be the minimum and typical would be 20 to 30 yearsBy the way- an analogue meter lasts for many decades. A smart meter lasts for about 10 years- and needs to be replaced regularly. A huge pile of electronic junk will be produced that way.
I noticed that there are some sites which suggest that it lasts for about 20 to 30 years. This was not the case up to a few years ago. There is a considerable push to force people into the smart meter scheme- with propaganda accompanying it.A quick Google search seems to indicate that 10 years would be the minimum and typical would be 20 to 30 years
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