Old roll back meter

I have my old meter over 2 years since my install and just submit a reading a few units above my last reading every 2 months. My meter is inside the house and if I see the ESBN meter reader I either don't answer the door or have covid that day. You won't receive FIT unless you get a smart meter but in my case it works out better to have the spinning backwards meter. I postpone the fitting of a smart meter every 6 months when the contractor gets in touch to fit it.

NEVER submit a lower reading than the last one or the sh1t hits the fan with your supplier looking for proof of an actual reading by photograph with an up to date newspaper as some found out. They can't make you accept a smart meter but can try say it's faulty and needs replacing for safety reasons though as it is their property.

I never submit a lower reading, others have though and it was a nightmare with their suppliers after doing so. I add between 3-10 units on every 2 month reading.

Also easy for either ESBN or one of their contractors to just turn up and change it. If it's a contractor who is in touch about changing it ring them and get it postponed if that's what you want to do. I get 6 months before I get contacted again and just postpone it again. ESBN will send you a letter stating that you are to get a smart meter first, then either ESBN or a contractor will get in touch to arrange the new meter installation. If it's a contractor they should be able to postpone it for 6 months. I'm not sure how ESBN handle it. Maybe put a lock on the box outside? I'm not sure if you are allowed though.

It's inside the house.

This is false information.

You can refuse a smart meter if you have microgen. Sure, you won't get any FIT payment, but there's nothing to stop you refusing.

You aren't going to be able to keep a reversible meter, sure, but there is nothing that states you must have a smart meter. You are perfectly able to refuse a smart meter.

Yes there is, you can add your name to the opt out list for smart meters. Therefore when they come to replace your meter they will need a normal one not a smart meter.

Seriously, this isnt difficult.