Smart meters

Izzybizzy_2

Sorry if this topic has been on, I can't find anything on it.
We live in Scotland, our energy company is Scottish Power
They have said about putting in smart meters
I have googled it and if I have read it properly!! It seems to be better to wait till at least after April. And we can refuse it now?
Has anyone had dealings with S P & Smart meters
Thanks

System

You can refuse to have a smart meter PERIOD - unless you live in a property with communal/district heating. The Regulations around these types of properties were quietly changed last year by Govt. The whole smart meter roll out programme is slipping to the right because of issues setting up the organisation that will allow users to switch suppliers and maintain smart meter connectivity.. Personally, I would wait as long as possible before getting a smart meter fitted.

That said, if your meter is just old and it needs replacing you cannot refuse a replacement - it just doesn't need to be smart.

[Deleted User]

Loads of stuff about smart meters on here. Yes you can refuse it, but why on earth would you ? The suppliers prefer them, you can sit back never having to read the things again and you get a superior energy monitor with an in-house display to plug into any socket to amuse yourself at how high the cost of your electric shower is, etc.
Hengus is correct, you cannot refuse an exchange of meter..period !, so you have to faff around waiting for the fitter to call anyway. Possibly those who will not allow a smart meter to be installed may face extra metering costs once the roll out is completed.

System

sacsquacco wrote: »

Loads of stuff about smart meters on here. Yes you can refuse it, but why on earth would you ? The suppliers prefer them, you can sit back never having to read the things again and you get a superior energy monitor with an in-house display to plug into any socket to amuse yourself at how high the cost of your electric shower is, etc.
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Never one to turn down a challenge, it would seem that the industry is not that keen on them as SMETS2 technology has already been declared obsolete. Forgive me for sitting on the fence until this one plays out.

OP - I suggest that you read the bottom sections of this article:

http://www.nickhunn.com/gb-smart-meters-delayed-again-again/

Quote There is a good reason for the recurrent delays. It’s because nobody outside DECC actually wants these particular smart meters. Unquote

Rubidium

Hengus wrote: »

Never one to turn down a challenge, it would seem that the industry is not that keen on them as SMETS2 technology has already been declared obsolete. Forgive me for sitting on the fence until this one plays out.

OP - I suggest that you read the bottom sections of this article:

http://www.nickhunn.com/gb-smart-meters-delayed-again-again/

Quote There is a good reason for the recurrent delays. It’s because nobody outside DECC actually wants these particular smart meters. Unquote

Spot on Hengus - another dead duck!

Izzybizzy_2

Thank you for your replies
It's not so much not wanting it, it's just that most of the things that have been said about them is that especially getting them before April is not a good idea

System

OP. I wouldn't hold your breath. The rollout moves about 3 months to the right every three months.

matelodave

You need a meter, does it make any difference what type or even what colour it is. What's April got to do with it?

FOREVER21

My main argument against smart members has been voiced on many other threads.

I am still of the opinion that until a universally compatible meter becomes the norm I will hold fire. What is the point of getting a smart meter, then having it revert to a dumb meter on changing supplier.

Incidentally I read that the industry is making progress to adopt a universal meter and this might be available in October, if this happens then I will sign up then.

System

From the latest DECC report on smart meters ((DEc 15):

An Early Rollout Obligation – a requirement on all large suppliers to take all reasonable steps to install, commission and enrol with the DCC 1,500 meters that meet the Smart Metering Equipment Technical Specifications 2 (SMETS2) standard, or 0.025% of a supplier’s total meter points, whichever is the lower, by 1 February 2017;

Hardly an ambitious roll out programme of SMETS2 meters.

[Deleted User]

Hi,

jings, what the heck, just move on.

Was there all this hullabaloo when they changed from this,



to this?