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Circet/ESB want to change electricity meter to smart meter.

P_Cash · 2025-08-26 17:20:31

While I know this has been given its fair share of attention, I thought it was put to bed a few years ago when I refused them to change my old meter to a new smart one. I have recently been contacted again, and my mother has received a letter about hers this week. They seem to be doing the rounds again installing smart…

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#32 05-09-2025 09:26AM

JVince

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You really do buy into conspiracy theories!
My bills since last September (Sept 2024) have been consistently lower than previous periods, but I only moved to the peak/daytime/offpeak smart option 12 months ago.
I've done a full calculation Sept2023-aug2024 V Sept2024-Aug2025
23/24 4830 units, Total unit cost 1228
24/25 Day 2530, offpeak 1805, peak 360 Total unit cost €935
So about €300 saving in a year (135 less units used)

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