£66 energy grant - not received due to sub meter

TAJ1129

Hi, we were expecting the £66 energy payment as we have a smart meter. We had not received this so checked with the landlord. He advised there is one main meter for the 8 flats in the building and we just have a sub meter. This means only one £66 payment is made for the whole building and will be split between 8 tenants meaning we only get £8.25 each. Does anyone know if there is anyway around this as we are really struggling with payments and this seems very unfair. Thanks 

Astria

The landlord will get the £66 payment and he is deciding to share that with you, as you don't have a electric contract direct with a supplier this is about as good as it gets.

SAC2334

Out of interest what is the landlord charging you ? .Can you detail your kwh rate and daily standing charge 

Robin9

TAJ1129 said:

............. as we have a smart meter. ..............

What makes you think you have a Smart meter ?

[Deleted User]

If you pay your electricity bill to your landlord, or it is included in your rent, you are not entitled to any of the £400.

There was talk of a different parallel scheme for people in your situation, but I haven’t seen anything concrete.

Bradden

It seems a little strange to me for the OP to have a smart meter but no account with the energy supplier.. is that even possible?

Robin9

I think you can buy the same model on the open market but it won't be smart nor will it have a supplier name eg SSE, EDF on it.

[Deleted User]

Bradden said:

It seems a little strange to me for the OP to have a smart meter but no account with the energy supplier.. is that even possible?

It could be fitted but unregistered with the DCC etc. then read like an old dumb meter.

brewerdave

[Deleted User] said:

If you pay your electricity bill to your landlord, or it is included in your rent, you are not entitled to any of the £400.

There was talk of a different parallel scheme for people in your situation, but I haven’t seen anything concrete.

After yesterday, that seems increasingly unlikely !

QrizB

Bradden said:

It seems a little strange to me for the OP to have a smart meter but no account with the energy supplier.. is that even possible?

Yes, there are companies that provide smart metering services for landlords.

TAJ1129 said:

This means only one £66 payment is made for the whole building and will be split between 8 tenants meaning we only get £8.25 each. Does anyone know if there is anyway around this as we are really struggling with payments and this seems very unfair.

On the plus side, you're all paying a single set of standing charges. That's £180 a year that you would otherwise be paying as part of your bill.

tripled

Astria said:

The landlord will get the £66 payment and he is deciding to share that with you [...]

Deleted_User said:

If you pay your electricity bill to your landlord [...] you are not entitled to any of the £400.

A landlord cannot legally resell domestic gas or electricity bought from an authorised supplier for a profit. The £400 is a credit towards the electricity bill, so withholding a payment (or share of) could well fall foul of that.

Doesn't help the OP though, they would still only be entitled to a portion of it, but as QrizB says, they should have been saving on standing charges, which in the long run will outweigh the short term discount.