SMART METERS

[cryrst]

So not that smart really as all they do is make people paranoid and cause arguments. It doesn’t give you cheaper fuel. I have a key and card meter for gas and leccy. My own little smart meters which I check once a week and top up as I need it. Also I do suspect that if power in the grid was limited load shedding would come into play. Especially with all the heat pumps drawing a lot of power.

 

[Badger11]

So not that smart really as all they do is make people paranoid and cause arguments. It doesn’t give you cheaper fuel. I have a key and card meter for gas and leccy. My own little smart meters which I check once a week and top up as I need it. Also I do suspect that if power in the grid was limited load shedding would come into play. Especially with all the heat pumps drawing a lot of power.

Agreed. I live in a block of flats where are meters are some distant from the flats. We have had all sorts of problems with SM's due to the distance.

The only reason I want one is that our electric meter is in a tiny cupboard under the stairs and kills my back having to read it.

Other than that I see no benefit for me but plenty for the energy companies as they don't need to employ staff.