Loop

brianposter

Is there any way to persuade Loop to provide actual meter readings ?

QrizB

No. They can't access them.

brianposter

Who or what prevents Loop accessing them ?

debitcardmayhem

AFAIK only the supplier can access that, but Loop et al can access HH data….
I guess its DCC mandate

QrizB

One of the forum regulars (I forget exactly who, sorry) delved into the specifications for the data that smart meters supply, and what parts of it are available to which DCC users. Index readings are only accessible by your current supplier, half hourly data is available more widely.

It's all in a thread here somewhere!

Ildhund

QrizB said:

One of the forum regulars (I forget exactly who, sorry) delved into the specifications for the data that smart meters supply, and what parts of it are available to which DCC users. 

I may have referred to this document at some stage, that lists what requests can be made and who can make them: SEC Appendix E - DCC User Interface Services Schedule. I think Service Request 4.6.1 is the one that calls up the daily meter readings, and it can only be issued by the supplier or its appointed data handler ("Meter Data Retriever"). Loop is in DCC-speak an "Other User" with a different set of permissions.