Panorama - The Smart Meter mess

[denso13]

Not really what the thread is about

Why, it's a smart meter benefit which has been mentioned several times before.

 

[gas112]

Millions of households with smart meters face paying more for their electricity at the busiest times of day under plans by the energy watchdog.

Ofgem is consulting on introducing a “dynamic” energy price cap for households to meet the demand of net zero. The proposals come despite the Government insisting in 2018 that it was a “MYTH ” anyone would face higher energy bills because of the devices

 

[Nwgs2]

Why, it's a smart meter benefit which has been mentioned several times before.

Millions of households with smart meters face paying more for their electricity at the busiest times of day under plans by the energy watchdog.

Ofgem is consulting on introducing a “dynamic” energy price cap for households to meet the demand of net zero. The proposals come despite the Government insisting in 2018 that it was a “MYTH ” anyone would face higher energy bills because of the devices

Ok

You’ve gotta love the GD

 

[denso13]

Consumers would be given incentives to take advantage of lower prices and avoid using electricity when costs go up in both scenarios.

Cool.

 

[gas112]

Data from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero reported that, at the end of last year, 3.98m meters in Great Britain were not working properly.


The department had initially reported that there were only 2.7m faulty meters in June 2023 but the figure for June has been revised up – to 4.31m – because of reporting errors from some suppliers.



Energy bills: why are so many smart meters in Britain turning ‘dumb’?
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The latest data has raised concerns that customers may have been OVERCHARGED on their gas and electricity bills, and has prompted the government to write to the industry regulator, Ofgem, urging action against energy providers who are not supporting customers and meeting legal obligations.
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Yep when we were removing them and days later still registering usage when laying in the van

 

[gas112]

Consumers would be given incentives to take advantage of lower prices and avoid using electricity when costs go up in both scenarios.

Cool.

yeah we can all start having our dinner at 9 at night and instead of turning telle on when we get in from work at 5 sit by candle light reading the paper

 

[Nwgs2]

Energy smart meter issues creating north-south divide

Technology differences mean meters in northern England and Scotland may not work properly, energy firm body admits.

www.bbc.com

6 different SM’s and none have worked properly.

I bet his Dumb meter did though….

 

[Nwgs2]

https://blog.moneysavingexpert.com/2024/09/martin-lewis--letter-to-the-energy-secretary-on-smart-meters/

Apart form the GD gobshite. It seems like most people aren’t happy.

It’s almost like he’s a Troll. A poor man’s one, but still.

 

[denso13]

The latest data has raised concerns that customers may have been OVERCHARGED on their gas and electricity bills, and has prompted the government to write to the industry regulator, Ofgem, urging action against energy providers who are not supporting customers and meeting legal obligations.

Old news.

 

[denso13]

https://blog.moneysavingexpert.com/2024/09/martin-lewis--letter-to-the-energy-secretary-on-smart-meters/

Apart form the GD gobshite. It seems like most people aren’t happy.

It’s almost like he’s a Troll. A poor man’s one, but still.

" I'm generally in favour of the concept of smart meters," [says Martin].

Oops...

 

[Nwgs2]

And four million are faulty.

 

[Nwgs2]

" I'm generally in favour of the concept of smart meters," [says Martin].

Oops...

If they work properly he means.

Silly Denny, behave.

If they all worked properly and saved money they would be a good idea. But they don’t! And loads go faulty and lockout.

Dumb meters just keep on going……

 

[denso13]

If they all worked properly and saved money they would be a good idea. But they don’t!

Don't have one then.

 

[Nwgs2]

Don't have one then.

Quality answer lol.

4 million faulty ones!! What’s the cost on sorting that mess? Where will the money come from ? What happens if people get in debt ?

 

[Odds]

yeah we can all start having our dinner at 9 at night and instead of turning telle on when we get in from work at 5 sit by candle light reading the paper

Don't say things like that - Mr P. Nut will get all warm n' gooey with nostalgia.