Smart meters

I would guess that electronic transmission is fairly accurate and could be checked against previous usage.

We have found the meters to be accurate so far, and you can check usage on the statement/bill.

We submit a reading every 3 months to our energy supplier but the meter is read every 2 years by the company that owns the meter (differant to energy supplier).  My sister did the same but earlier this year she was told she was to have here meter changed to a Smart one, she told them she didn't want one, seems she didn't have an option as you don't own the meter her meter was changed a few weeks later. We still have the same one

I've read that the cost of installation isn't bringing a huge benefit to consumers but there are some savings involved.

So are they dropping or axeing the quarterly standing charge 

Our meter allows you to see cost, co2, and kwh used, and % of daily allowance, along amount used per hour. Pretty clever really. 

I've read that the cost of installation isn't bringing a huge benefit to consumers but there are some savings involved.

Where are the savings in having a piece of extra equipment installed?

I have no reason to believe that a smart meter is any less accurate in recording usage than a standard meter (they use the same ways to measure it, after all).

The problems being reported are in the computer technology (wouldn't you believe it!) and with glitches in transmission of the data to the various supply companies.

Had one fitted in my shop over a year ago ,and no problems with being over charged or under charged ,they bill me for what I use every month 

Our meter allows you to see cost, co2, and kwh used, and % of daily allowance, along amount used per hour. Pretty clever really. 

So does ours.......when we apply a calculator or drop the usage onto our spreadsheet.

As said, we don't feel the need for a piece of machinery to constantly monitor any other spending that we do, so why would we need it for a simple energy supply?

Had one fitted in my shop over a year ago ,and no problems with being over charged or under charged ,they bill me for what I use every month 

So does our supplier.......without the extra cost of another meter.