[News] It's meter reading day - do it today

[Giraffe]

On 1 October, the annual energy bill for a typical household will rise from £1,971 to £2,500 - a 27% increase.

Submitting accurate meter readings means providers won't accidentally charge you at the higher rate for your earlier energy use.

 

[Notters]

Is there any need to do this if you have a smart meter?

 

[Giraffe]

Is there any need to do this if you have a smart meter?

I assume not?

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

How many will be adding a few units? The opposite to the norm.

 

[Bozza]

Is there any need to do this if you have a smart meter?

If your smart meter is reliably and consistently reporting your usage (some don't apparently), then probably not.

I'd still be taking a quick look and jotting it down just in case though.

 

[Coalburner]

There is no need to submit a meter reading if you are on a fixed term contract, according to my supplier

 

[Steve in Japan]

I've done both readings. However, the Great British Gas website is currently lying down with its legs in the air. It might be terminal.

 

[CHAPPERS]

My smart meter doesn't send the gas reading to supplier, which is annoying.

 

[banjo]

Smart meter, but taken photos proof of both just in case.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Is there any need to do this if you have a smart meter?

I would, if I were you, to be sure of them actually being picked up.

 

[John Byrnes Mullet]

Is there any need to do this if you have a smart meter?

I was thinking the same.

 

[LamieRobertson]

End of September ..three quarters of the year gone already …seems to have whizzed by..where’s the pause button

 

[GOM]

I've done both readings. However, the Great British Gas website is currently lying down with its legs in the air. It might be terminal.

Most suppliers have asked that your readings are taken today/tomorrow but submit the readings anytime over the next week to prevent their sites being overwhelmed and collapsing like last time Martin Lewis told everyone to send in readings.

 

[Fungus]

…and charge all your batteries!

 

[FindonFan]

My smart meter doesn't send the gas reading to supplier, which is annoying.

Likewise. Very annoying.

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

How many will be adding a few units? The opposite to the norm.

You gotta be careful though, I did this with the gas when there was that first increase (April?) I over did it a bit so I still have to fabricate some to make it look legit

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

How many will be adding a few units? The opposite to the norm.

…..also not to mention, the providers might come round and read a few “random” meters. Imagine the uproar on here if anyone not only has to pick their ticket up at Brentford but also in the next month gets a knock on the door and gets their meter read

 

[The Andy Naylor Fan Club]

Is there any need to do this if you have a smart meter?

We had a smart meter installed after moving into our property just over 3 years ago. Every bill issued since has been based on an estimate! I know, I don't understand either...

 

[jakarta]

Done first thing - have been with Outfox the Market for a couple of years and they have been far better than anyone else we have used.

 

[nickbrighton]

most smart meters will send readings automatically, however some of the first few generations of smart meters only communicate woith the original supplier, so IF you have changed supplier since its best to manually add a reading. Smart meters should show the supplier name on the readouts. If in doubt send a reading , it wont hurt.

My supplier (SO Energy) emailed me saying they were receiving readings and I didnt need to send.