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Anyone got a Smart meter installed?

Smiley_Mum
Smiley_Mum Posts: 3,836 Forumite
I've been Money Tipped!
Just wondered if anyone had a Smart meter installed to monitor their electricity usage. I came across this link about them -

http://www.energywatch.org.uk/uploads/Smart_meters.pdf

Currently with Scottish & Southern, thinking about changing but cheapest I've come across for electric is British Gas and there is a lot in the news about them hiking up their prices so I'd be just as well to stay with Scottish & Southern. :confused:

So I will enquire at Scottish & Southern and see if they install these meters at all. Worth a shot if it means I can reduce my bill somewhat.
“Ordinary riches can be stolen, real riches cannot. In your soul are infinitely precious things that cannot be taken from you.” - Oscar Wilde

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  • Cagey
    Cagey Posts: 295 Forumite
    I don`t think you will find any supplier in this country install smart meters. They are used at the moment for Half hourly meter for large supplies but I doubt if any supplier will absorb the additional cost of the meter & the communications for domestic customers.
    Italy has installed a few million but I am sure there is not an open market in Italy & everything is state owned .
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