Evening all - really sorry if this a dumb question or repeated thread (but I couldn't find an answer!!). Apparently I have a first generation smart meter, but as we are getting a Tesla, I've been advised to get a "second gen smart meter"... to benefit from cheaper night tariffs. The fact I have put this in speech marks is a giveaway that I don't know what I am talking about... I genuinely only started looking at the info the meter gives a few weeks ago (interesting!) and can see the benefits of it now. It is making me want to shut off all power to the house tho...
So.. If anyone can advise how/ who I talk to, to get a second generation smart meter fitted, I'd be very grateful.
Apologies again if this is a dumb question. Can't believe I'm posting on a forum about energy....it's the only thing people are speaking about nowadays... !
Presumably you have a single tariff meter - that is you pay the same rate for your power 24/7.
You need to request a 2 tier meter which will facilitate the charging of you night time (well 7 hours worth) at a lower rate, although the daytime rate will be a bit higher. This will likely be a SMETS2 meter but the more important thing is that its a 2 tier meter.
From another thread i read that you can request this of you supplier and the bill is circa £160.
Still with a Tesla you might be able to afford it........
What you really need here, is a Blastoise who knows about this stuff. Unfortunately said Blastoise are a very rare species and only the 186th Blastoise still exists. However, he's a friend of mine and has taught me a lot, so I guess I'm pretty close! :D
I can identify what you've currently got and offer advice on what's needed. However, I don't have X-Ray Vision and could do with some snaps if you're cool with that.
Just another guy passing by... The unknown tech way...
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Thanks for this! Indeed a single tariff and really want to benefit from different tariffs if possible. Currently on a flex rate - but same day and night. I will take what you’ve said below and try to get this 👍🏻 As for the Tesla…. Amazing pre-tax company scheme or would never have been affordable !!
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