Smart Metering Trial

Posted on 22/04/2023 10:35 by Burgundy

Maybe they don’t know the price because it’s being supplied by “our trusted Smart Meter partner” and that’s the reason you have to sign up with them?

Posted on 22/04/2023 13:53 by KjellNN

Someone must know the kWh price!     Why should it be so secret?

How many of us would buy something without knowing the price first?

Posted on 22/04/2023 13:26 by Takethedogalong

Not so much coin meters Rocky, but many households have pre payment meters installed, where they top up a card that goes into the meter. So they have to make sure there’s credit on the card. Hugely controversial, they tend to be in rental accommodation, and the tariff is usually higher than a non pre payment option. It’s a different world for the folks that live a lot closer to the poverty threshold than anyone likely to be a Club Member. This is shall I cook a meal, or shall I keep warm territory☹️ The theory is that if you prepay your usage, you won’t run up a big debt as might happen if folks don’t pay a monthly bill. So it’s pay up, or the lights go out and the gas goes off.

Posted on 22/04/2023 15:08 by brue

Yes they must know and it will probably be higher than a domestic tariff so users beware!

Posted on 22/04/2023 15:43 by Rocky 2 buckets

TDA, I was generalising re coin meters not specifying & certainly not about folk hardest hit during this shocking time for many. I watch the news & I’ve seen how BG & others have been treating & exploiting the poorest of our country. I am not someone who exploits others suffering to make a point. I was following on from Brue’s coin meter example plus agreeing with her re their usage in nostalgic environs.

Posted on 05/04/2023 18:15 by Wherenext

I'm all for a trial but I'm wondering whether Wyatts Covert is your "average" site to start such a trial.

I've stayed at this site on a number of times, mainly to gain access to London, so tended to be out for most of the day and sometimes well into the night so my consumption of electricity couldn't be treated as normal. I'm pretty sure I'm not alone in using the site as a base, more than I would normally. In addition the site is used by a fair few workers who have to be in the London area.

Would the trial have been better at somewhere like Broadway or Chatsworth where members can use the site to return to more regularly through the day, maybe for lunch, etc.?

Just a thought, not trying to rain on anyones parade as I think the trial is needed.

Posted on 28/04/2023 23:35 by KYearwo

I suspect when it's rolled out they will use the averages applicable to each individual site rather than that of the two test sites.   The cost of electric will also need to be localised as this also differs across the UK.  My guess is that the trial is to test the technology rather than users consumption.

Personally Id rather they just increase he site fees, somewhere between £60-£90 per night seems reasonable for two adults.  

 

Posted on 28/04/2023 23:35 by KYearwo

I suspect when it's rolled out they will use the averages applicable to each individual site rather than that of the two test sites.   The cost of electric will also need to be localised as this also differs across the UK.  My guess is that the trial is to test the technology rather than users consumption.

Personally Id rather they just increase he site fees, somewhere between £60-£90 per night seems reasonable for two adults.