Separate electric meter for heating, how do I switch?

NilaJohnson

Heya!

I am new to the forum, and new to the world of confusing energy issues. I have just started the rental of my new apartment which has two energy meters, the agent explained one is a 'high' meter for the heating, and one is a 'low' meter for all other things. I dont really understand entirely what this means for me and energy in general. The property is currently with scottish power but I would love to change to a cheaper and renewable energy provider (previous bulb account holder and fan)

Any advice or explanation of what is going on would be much appreciated!
Thanks

Carrot007

You change to a more normal heating method and get an e7 meter fitted.


Currently it should not be possible for you to switch but it might fall though the cracks and you will be in for a world of pain.


Eventually there might be projects to get people off legacy metering. But don't hold your breath.


I hope you got a cheap deal o nthe rent knowing the meterting would not allow you to switch. One of the firtst things to look for.

molerat

You will be able to switch to any of the major suppliers due to The Energy Market Investigation (Restricted Meters) Order 2016 but, with electric heating. It will unlikely be economical to do so as you will be on a single rate tariff and likely not the best at that, you will not be able to use your current type of tariff with anyone else. You will not be able do it on line and would need to speak to the suppliers specialist metering team.


What type of heating do you have ? If storage heating then the best option would be E7 metering but that would involve some cost and would need the approval of your landlord.

coffeehound

NilaJohnson wrote: »

.. my new apartment which has two energy meters, the agent explained one is a 'high' meter for the heating, and one is a 'low' meter for all other things.

Hiya

what are the prices for the electricity units on each meter?

I guess the heating should cost less than the general one.

Scottish Power currently have 16 different meter plans by the looks

https://www.scottishpower.co.uk/tariff-information.process?execution=e1s1

macman

Is this perhaps a development with a communal heating system? Meters measure electrical power, not 'heating'.
If so, you won't be able to switch.
PS: SP already produce 100% of it's energy from renewable sources.