Smart meter

mon37

I am with EDF and they want me to install smart meter in my flat. Is it really worth having this smart meter? Would appreciate some advice.

Robin9

Lots and lots of threads - for and against - on this forum - just Search Meter.

Smart Meter alone wont save you money but can save hassle with estimated readings. Some people will argue that "Big Brother" is watching you.

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@mons37
As you live in a flat, EDF may not be able to install a smart meter. This is a problem area for blocks of flats as the concrete/metal cage construction blocks the mobile data signal from the meters. So you might not get one even if you ask.

mon37

gsmlnx wrote: »

@mons37
As you live in a flat, EDF may not be able to install a smart meter. This is a problem area for blocks of flats as the concrete/metal cage construction blocks the mobile data signal from the meters. So you might not get one even if you ask.

EDF has been bombarding me with emails for months asking me if I want to book an installation appointment so looks like they are very confident.

RelievedSheff

We have found our smart meters and in house display really quite useful and have managed to make a few savings, admittedly not huge savings but we are not massive energy consumers to start with, by using the information the meters have given us.

They make meter readings a breeze, no more fumbling around outside in the meter boxes and hopefully our bills should all now be based on actual readings going forward.

There are always going to be people who are overly suspicious of new technology but the same goes for anything really.

Gerry1

Please do get a smart meter. When there's not enough electricity for everyone, your smart meter will be remotely instructed to cut you off. That means there'll still be enough for me !

Gerry1

RelievedSheff wrote: »

hopefully our bills should all now be based on actual readings going forward.

Very unlikely, unless you're with one of the few companies that offer Variable Direct Debit.

And if they do offer Variable Direct Debit, you don't need a smart meter, you just need to send them monthly readings.

RelievedSheff

Gerry1 wrote: »

Please do get a smart meter. When there's not enough electricity for everyone, your smart meter will be remotely instructed to cut you off. That means there'll still be enough for me !

That seems unlikely.

Did the blackout that hit London on Friday single out those with smart meters?

RelievedSheff

Gerry1 wrote: »

Very unlikely, unless you're with one of the few companies that offer Variable Direct Debit.

And if they do offer Variable Direct Debit, you don't need a smart meter, you just need to send them monthly readings.

No they don't offer variable direct debits.

However our bills (not our monthly payments) will be based on actual readings not estimated ones.

You are clearly one of the sceptical types who doesn't like new technology. But like it or not smart meters will eventually be rolled out across the whole of the UK.

Gerry1

RelievedSheff wrote: »

That seems unlikely.

Why do you think people are having to pay £450 for smart meters that may just save them a mere £11 per year? The same result could be obtained by giving everyone a £30 energy monitor instead. It just doesn't add up.

Think about it and you'll soon see the hidden agenda; energy monitors can't enforce expensive Time of Use tariffs and remote disconnection (load shedding).

brewerdave

RelievedSheff wrote: »

They make meter readings a breeze, no more fumbling around outside in the meter boxes and hopefully our bills should all now be based on actual readings going forward.

Are you saying that your In House Display is actually giving the true gas meter reading in m3 ? I've been told that it only gives kwh which is an approximation because the true calorific value is unknown. I wouldn't be happy accepting the Utility Cos. figures transmitted from the smart meter in m3 unless I could cross check.