The Retirement Thread

[welsh dragon]

I had something similar also recently. apparently to get a good deal in future for 2 years or so I have to agree to a smart meter.

I wouldn't want one forced on me by an energy company. Wasn't there a news piece not long ago saying that if you have a smart meter and then go to another energy company, your existing smart meter won't work so you have to have anorher meter installed?

 

[PaulSB]

I wouldn't want one forced on me by an energy company. Wasn't there a news piece not long ago saying that if you have a smart meter and then go to another energy company, your existing smart meter won't work so you have to have anorher meter installed?

Yes. The first generation meters aren't transferable to the next company. The second generation apparently will, mainly first generation are being offered at present.

 

[PaulSB]

I had something similar also recently. apparently to get a good deal in future for 2 years or so I have to agree to a smart meter.

I don't believe the companies can require you to take one. I've refused several times.

 

[172traindriver]

I don't believe the companies can require you to take one. I've refused several times.

I have been looking into it previously as I had the email off Npower last week informing me that my 2 year capped deal was coming to an end in March, however if I wanted to benefit from a similar capped deal I had to register interest and would have to have a smart meter fitted.
As you said the majority of smart meters about or being offered are 1st generation ones that only work for the current supplier. If you move to another supplier they no longer work, and for that to happen you need the more up to date 2nd generation smart meter.
Also I have read the uptake of smart meters is well below expectation.
Again as you say you cant be forced by companies to take one but it is quite obvious what their agenda is. If you don't agree they wont offer you the better deals.

 

[PaulSB]

Energy prices......................................depressing evening. Time to put the telly on

 

[172traindriver]

Energy prices......................................depressing evening. Time to put the telly on

News at 10 on BBC1.....................thats exciting Not!!

 

[Drago]

SAR training done. Got a stand by for mutual aid tomorrow in West Mercias area, so if I'm not about much tomorrow you know I'm away painfully keeping missing people safe, reuniting families, and generally being g awesome.

 

[classic33]

SAR training done. Got a stand by for mutual aid tomorrow in West Mercias area, so if I'm not about much tomorrow you know I'm away painfully keeping missing people safe, reuniting families, and generally being g awesome.

Modest as always I see.

 

[classic33]

@welsh dragon, did you notice?
2019/01/23 at 07:10:33.1
Llangwm, Conwy, Wales.

 

[PaulSB]

@welsh dragon, did you notice?
2019/01/23 at 07:10:33.1
Llangwm, Conwy, Wales.

That's a rather impolite question to ask a lady.

 

[PaulSB]

Hello world very dark and it has been raining. Forecast is only 25% chance of rain at 10.00 so a couple of the oldies are going to chance it.

Quiz night this evening. Hopefully there won't be pictures of young celebrities to identify.

 

[welsh dragon]

@welsh dragon, did you notice?
2019/01/23 at 07:10:33.1
Llangwm, Conwy, Wales.

I have no idea what that means.

 

[welsh dragon]

Good morning folks. We had rain all night. Not as cold here today.

 

[Dirk]

I have no idea what that means.

He's talking in riddles again.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

He's talking in riddles again.

He usually does.