Move from a Smart Meter Plan to a nightsaver meter plan. Regulator? Consumer Body?

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Hi,

I have a smart meter, my meter is configured as a smart meter, and I am on a Smart Meter Plan.

I would like to switch to a supplier that has a 'classic' nightsaver meter plan, as I believe it will be cheaper for me.

As my meter is a smart meter, clearly, it is capable of reporting my day and night units.

Can my smart meter be configured as a day/night meter? (I understand that it can, but nobody will do it)

If not, why not?

Can I escalate to the regulator or a consumer body?

Thanks!
 
SPC100 said:
Can my smart meter be configured as a day/night meter?
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Maybe this issue is covered here?

Smart meters and services | CRU.ie

By the end of 2024, every home and business in Ireland will have a smart meter. You will have instant access to information about your electricity use and be able use smart services.
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SPC100 said:
Can I escalate to the regulator or a consumer body?
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Make a complaint | CRU.ie

From time to time you may experience difficulty with your bill, your connection to the electricity or natural gas network or some other issue relating to your natural gas or electricity supply or Irish Water If you are unable to resolve your problem, the CRU offers a free and independent...
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I don't know how authoritative or in line with actual practice this is but....

What Is the Cheapest Night Rate Electricity in Ireland?

As of April 2025, the cheapest night rate electricity in Ireland is Bord Gais with an annual estimated bill of €1,188.96. Night rate times are typically from 12:00 AM to 9:00 AM during summer, and 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM during winter.
selectra.ie
Knowing what offers are out there is one of the best ways of comparing electricity prices. If you have a NightSaver meter or a smart meter then, yes, you can obtain cheaper electricity at night.
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Might by useful for you.

Replace smart meter with day/night meter?

Hi MichaelR, let us know how it goes. I ended up just switching to one of the standard bord gais Dual Fuel tariff (40% gas & elec discount) even though I have a smart meter. The Bonkers comparison website is really useful especially if you know your annual usage. A day/night meter tariff would...
www.askaboutmoney.com
 
Thanks. That quote covers returning to 24hr plan. That's not a day night meter
 
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Here is a reply from CRU on this topic:


If a customer has opted into a smart tariff, there are no regulatory barriers imposed by the CRU that prevent a supplier from offering a ‘smart’ day/night tariff to customers however, the CRU recognises that many suppliers may not currently offer such tariffs, and it is generally the case that suppliers limit the availability of these tariffs to customers with day/night meters.

There is no requirement in place to oblige suppliers to offer smart day/night tariffs, but suppliers are free to offer such tariffs to customers with smart meters if they so wish.

A customer can request a meter change via ESB Networks (ESBN). Please note that it will be necessary to pay an associated fee for a meter exchange. ESBN will be able to advise you further on this point.
 
They are just saying that either meter can get cheaper rates. Not that you can switch
 
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