Are you getting a smart meter.
I have not approved the company to put one in yet. I don't think I will get one, as I can see driving my crazy checking on the how much energy is been used.
I'm sick of smart technology, it won't be installed in my house.
Our meter was outside and we were happy to get the meter installed. We honestly thought it would better.
However the plans from what we could see wouldn't benefit us at all. So, it's not activated!
Meter reader called here twice in about a month and a half after being absent for about 6 months or more. Those fcuking power companies have put them into over drive to make sure they collect every penny of their massive price increases after absolutely years of trying to automate meter readers out of existence so they could pocket their wages in order to fuel/upgrade their superyachts.
This reminds me, Bord Gais have been sending me letters about replacing my meter because it will be ten years old soon. Apparenty involves a full once over of the whole house.
They can go and whistle
The following is an interesting post from elsewhere on boards:
"Electric Ireland told me the other day that ordinary day rates will not be available from 2024 if you have a smart meter."
They will likely raise the standard tariffs above smart once the energy crisis is over.
I also believe its in the gift of ESB Networks if they'll let you keep your old one or not, i.e. they're not bothered if you want to keep your old meter for now, but can cut you off if you refused work.
The smart tariffs are crap. The more smart meters that are installed the more they'll be tempted to start grandfathering the dumb plans. Smart meters are also unfavourable to those with solar panels
There are also some privacy concerns. For example if they see that your usage kicks off at 11 or so in the morning they might be inclined to think you're on the dole and start sending your bill every month. There is lots of other information that can be garnered about you using AI overlords which no doubt they are rubbing their hands together at the prospect of doing
Some strange comments here about them. It is just a new meter and you don't need to change tariffs. Had to apply to have one put in myself rather than being asked. We got €300 credit on our account because they estimated the bills for a bit. Now no need for them to enter the house to read the meter which is convenient.
No sure what the fear is about?
If one buys a house with a smart meter installed & where the previous owner had a smart plan, can the new owner revert to a 24 hour plan?
Meter is inside our house, so won't be allowing them in as we both work
Scam meter more like it.
Hope the fitters don't mind my Wasps 😁
I had no problem with getting one installed. Quite happy not to have a meter reader coming out or having to submit my own readings.
I haven't moved to a smart tariff, though and won't until I can see for myself the savings or lifestyle adjustments I'd have to make to make it worth my while. At the moment, you can't utilise the smart part of the meter unless you're on a smart tariff, which is really stupid. Seemingly there's going to be a "data hub" website launched next month that will allow you to log in and analyse (minus one day) your electricity usage, even if you're not on a smart tariff. That will at least make the meter more useful.
But lets face facts: there's going to come a point that those not on smart tariffs are going to be penalised. They won't make people get them, they'll just make it uneconomical not to.
Yup. Replaced with a day night meter in august
ESB removed it?
Really? Too late now. 😔
Refused mine being replaced also.
Can't see how I'd save from a smart tariff. Energy companies don't tend to try to save you money. Already do as much as we can off peak.
Plus house is about 5 years old with a digital meter already. Why replace that before it's useful life is up? Seems like an awful waste to me
I will be holding on to the old backward-spinning one as long as possible
You're perfectly entitled to refuse one, it's been discussed many times on here.
I've had mine removed
I have one but haven't changed to the smart meter tariff. The ESB don't ask for your permission to install one, they just let you know it will be upgraded, your only choice is whether you change the tariff. As they're planning to charge more for peak times it's a no from me.
You can still check what energy you're using with your 'stupid' meter.
