Economy 7 tariffs are energy plans that give cheaper energy rates during 7 hours of the night, and more expensive rates during the daytime. Here is everything you need to know about economy 7 meters and tariffs. What is economy 7? Economy 7 is an energy plan which coincides with economy 7 meters to help […]
Category: Meters
What Are Energy Smart Meters? Should You Have Them?
Smart meters are next generation meters that send automatic readings to your energy supplier. By 2025, every home in the UK should be offered a smart meter as part of a nationwide roll-out. Here is all the important information you need to know regarding smart meters. What is a smart meter? Smart meters are essentially […]
Which energy companies are doing smart meters?
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Smart meters: the advantages and disadvantages
By 2020, all homes and small businesses across Great Britain would have been offered a smart meter. More than 21 million smart meters have already been installed. The rollout hopes to help consumers see exactly how much energy they’re using, and what it’s costing them. It’s likely that you would’ve already been offered a smart […]
Prepayment meter – should you switch?
An estimated 16% of all customers in the UK are currently using prepayment meters, according to the energy regulator Ofgem. Let’s take a look at how they work, how to switch to a credit meter and how to change supplier. What is a prepayment meter? A prepayment meter (also known as ‘token’ or ‘key-card meter’) […]
Meter readings – everything you need to know
URGENT Why you should take a meter reading on Wednesday 31 March to avoid overpaying. See The Money Edit’s meter reading explainer. Meter readings and energy rates are the two most important elements that make up energy bills. Giving meter readings to your supplier is the only way to be sure you just pay for what […]