EDF Smart Meter Harassment

pochase

QrizB said:

inspectorperez said:

QrizB said:

Ignite said:

I've finally received an email telling me that I've opted out of Smart Meter Communications.  Hopefully this is the end of it.

At least until 2025, when smart meters become mandatory!

https://utilityweek.co.uk/the-race-to-meet-the-smart-meter-deadline/

Wonder if you might share your source for "mandatory"?

Can't seem to locate any form of legislation which requires a consumer to have a smart meter unless it is a replacement or installation in new build property.

... which is why i wrote mandatory, not compulsory or obligatory or any other word.

Ofgem have mandated that the suppliers achieve 100% roll-out of smart meters by the end of 2025. Thos is discussed at the link I provided.

It doesn't need legislation. If Ofgem require it of the suppliers, the suppliers will do it (or pay the penalties of they don't).

Would it be possible for Ofgem to set a different cap for customers not on a smart meter? They have already different caps for prepaid, so why not also for those who refuse a smart meter?

littleteapot

pochase said:

Would it be possible for Ofgem to set a different cap for customers not on a smart meter? They have already different caps for prepaid, so why not also for those who refuse a smart meter?

If the goverment made 100% smart meter coverage by some arbitrary date a madatory objective for ofgem then yes I'm sure ofgem would do that. Contrary to popular beliefs a regulator is there to ensure the government and supplier interests are fulfilled, not the consumer.

TOP_CAT

The actual EDF threat or harassment level is extremely low unlike say the private parking scammers that use severe harassment and the courts as debt collection centres up to six years after the event for financial gain.

EDF will increase the pressure no doubt so whatever harassment you feel now they will probably increase it in the future .
I just ignore and delete as its low level .

newatc

I got many texts and emails (no phone calls) from EDF in the last couple of years but ignored them as I could see it anything in it for me but I a few weeks ago they offered me £50 for installing one which I accepted as I think it is only time before I will need to for regulation or tariff reasons.
Their installer took about 90 minutes to install the two meters and a very quick rundown of the home display unit. No problems since.

zayn

Hi 
can someone please help I am getting constant edf WhatsApp messages which I cannot block , I am a dual fuel customer and will traditional meters. I don't have any payment concerns and pay quarterly bills in full. How can I opt out of the smart meter harassment 

Alnat1

Best way is to get smart meters 

dunstonh

care: 2022 thread revival

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I would be very surprised if next year’s Political Party manifestos do not contain 3 key words ‘smart meters mandatory’. Smart meters are now mandatory in France and will be mandatory in Germany from 2025. ‘Nay sayers’ in France now face higher standing charges which will be reviewed each year.

I can hear people saying but ‘we are not in the EU’. It matters not a jot: our need for a Smart Grid is the same as in Germany; France and most other developed countries.

Robin9

I had my invite from Edf for a Smart gas two weeks ago and the installation was completed last week.

EssexHebridean

And my smart meter situation will be neatly sorted out for me in a few weeks time when - all being well - we move to our new house which already has smart meters fitted, and will definitely NOT be on E7 electricity!