Do I need a smart meter installed?

swiftrx

I have switched my gas and electricity to British Gas (Energy Plus Protection Green Sep 2020 v2) via the Cheap Energy Club in September and was wondering if the plan requires me to have a smart meter installed or can I keep my current meters and just provide them the readings?

MovingForwards

https://www.britishgas.co.uk/energy/gas-and-electricity/tariffs-a-z.html

Have you read the terms?

Gerry1

The specific Ts & Cs for your tariff mean that you need to book a smart meter installation appointment within 3 months and be at home for the appointment.

It goes on to say "If we can’t install smart meters at your home, you can stay on this tariff, but you’ll need to send us meter readings when prompted and manage your account online. If you are eligible for smart meters, and don’t already have them and don’t book an appointment for installation (where you are at the appointment or arrange for an alternative person to be at the appointment) within 3 months of coming on supply or switching to this tariff, we may contact you and give you 30 days to choose a different tariff. If you don’t choose a different tariff or don’t book a smart meter appointment after we have contacted you, we’ll switch your tariff to a similar tariff (which doesn’t require a smart meter) which we have available for you at the time.

So if you're feeling bold you could call their bluff by arranging an appointment but then declining permission for the technician to install the smart meters !

MeterMan

If you refuse permission to the meter engineer on the day, it would be closed down as refused smart, not that it cant be done.