I assumed i could pick any plan but maybe not!!If it is a new build with a smart meter are you nit obliged to go for a smart tariff?
No, you can get a day/night meter swapped in if you wish, contact your currently provider, to arrange a meter swap, who will the pass the request onto ESB Networks, who do the meter swap, turnaround time is usually about a week, and the swap only takes a few minutes. Smart plans are appalling value, with multiple time slots, and very hight rates during the day.If it is a new build with a smart meter are you nit obliged to go for a smart tariff?
No, you can get a day/night meter swapped in if you wish, contact your currently provider, to arrange a meter swap, who will the pass the request onto ESB Networks, who do the meter swap, turnaround time is usually about a week, and the swap only takes a few minutes. Smart plans are appalling value, with multiple time slots, and very hight rates during the day.
a day/night meter gives you 9 hours per day at around half the price of the day rate, rather than, 2 to 3 hours “night boost” that some smart meters offer, allthough the standing charge is a little higher on a day/night meter.
I ran a few numbers on the Bonkers tool (see here) and based on average usage numbers, you need to move more than 30% of your total usage to the night-rate period for the day/night option to work out cheaper then the smart plan due to the increased standing charges.Smart plans are appalling value, with multiple time slots, and very hight rates during the day.
Its not an “old type”, its a day/night meter with a digital display, there was no charge to switch, my understanding is the first meter switch is free.Is there a fee charged for refitting the the old type meter and time clock, to provide for day / night tariff. There was a charge of approximately 180 euro for this in the past.
When changing suppliers with an old type meter the meter readings you supply online are used to start the contract with the new supplier, so it is not a problem that the changeover process takes several weeks.
Yes, you would need at least that, depends on overall annual usage to make it work. You need real annual data, for your own circumstances, to make an accurate determination.I ran a few numbers on the Bonkers tool (see here) and based on average usage numbers, you need to move more than 30% of your total usage to the night-rate period for the day/night option to work out cheaper then the smart plan due to the increased standing charges.
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