Electric Ireland estimated bills

[Leo]

You're not going to log a meter reading every 1-2 months too? That would significantly mitigate any estimated bill discrepancies compared to actual usage.

A much simpler solution that allows you retain full control of if/when you made additional payments.

 

[ClubMan]

A much simpler solution that allows you retain full control of if/when you made additional payments

And obviates the need to advance interest free loans to utility companies via standing orders.

 

[elcato]

I'm pretty sure decision to get smart meters is not one the management company make in an apartment block, it's ESB Networks. My complex went smart about a year ago. It now has a mixture of old and smart as they contact each apartment individually for consent anyway, as it's not compulsory yet.

 

[elcato]

Just as a note to avoid missing the readings, my wheelie bins are in the apartment basement car-park as well as the meters so when I go down to them I take a picture of my meter every now and then so I can supply it when I'm online later.

 

[peemac]

My apartment got smart meters in the underground carpark a good while ago and when I rang up ESB about it they said they can't get the readings due to the signal or whatever. Wild.

That's very rare. In the UK they say it's 0.7% that can't connect due to building design. I suspect it's similar or even less over here.

And with smart tariffs now giving better value, it's far more attractive to look at the day/night/peak plans especially as the night rate runs through to 8am.