E7 with afternoon boost help

Terrylw1

Be_Happy wrote: »

I've just come across this 3 rate meter system, and what I've read about it in the information booklet may be of some interest.

I'm in the process of switching to Scottish Power and got info booklet with welcome letter. I have a 2 rate Economy 7 style meter and heat by storage heaters. The booklet talks about a Comfort Plus White Meter which it says is a better deal when using storage heaters. It comes in 2 versions ie with/without "weathercall" and is available in the Scottish Power region 15 and under different names in the Manweb region 13.

Basically there is a day rate, a night rate and a rate for the special meter that operates the storage heaters. Without the "weathercall" option the heaters get a total daily heating period of 8.5 hours spread over 2 or more periods (decided by Scottish Power), the customer sets the input dial. With the option the heaters get a daily heating period of 0 to 14 hours, decided by Scottish Power, based on the weather forecast and heaters should be kept on 'maximum' input setting by the customer.

The day and night rates are the same as the existing 2 meter system, but the heater rate is roughly 0.5p (incl vat) cheaper than the night rate.

Since I have 6 storage heaters, this 3 rate system sounds a better deal for me. I've been told that when the supplier switch takes effect they will send an engineer to see if I can have the new meter installed and discuss the options. Meanwhile I've been signed up for the White Meter 1 rate on their Price Fall tariff. (The 3 rate meters are also available on Price Fall).

The only concern I have is what happens in the future if I want to change supplier from Scottish Power.

Good piece of info there!

There are all different types of meter by region. Comfort & Weathercalls have been around for ages just like E10 but people don't always come across them unless you ask. Builders have been pushing the latest E10 trend over the last few years due to the systems they are fitting to properties.

You have to shop around for Suppliers with these 2 MPAN meters. Meters having 1 MPAN are usually supported by everyone but these 2 MPAN meters are less commonly supplied.

Don't let it put you off, if it's better for you go for it. You can try and find a cheaper Supplier later with these meters or opt for E10 or E7 to get away from them.

You might find that the comparison sites won't be very helpful with the less common tariffs.