I seem to recall that the EAC isn’ a supplier calculation but comes via an industry wide algorithm. If so it’s not something that the suppliers can manipulate to their advantage.
Current Eon Next customer, ex EDF, Zog and Symbio. Don't think dual fuel saves money and think the smart meter programme is a waste of our money. Chronologically Gifted. If I offend let me know by private message, but I’ll continue to express my opinions nonetheless.
I seem to recall that the EAC isn’ a supplier calculation but comes via an industry wide algorithm. If so it’s not something that the suppliers can manipulate to their advantage.
The electricity EAC appears to be the responsibilty of the Data Collector used by the energy supplier as per earlier post if you follow the elexon link referenced within it.
That document is incredibly difficult to understand and would tax even the most nerdy amongst us. It also describes the data uses at all levels in the supply system but doesn't concentrate on individual consumers or meter point - and so while it's probably vital in industry terms, it's absolutely useless for virtually all consumers.
Reading elsewhere suggests that frequent / regular meter readings help keep the final EAC as accurate as possible, that data errors do occur but are difficult/impossible to correct, and that OFGEM requires suppliers to base monthly fixed Direct Debit amounts on an accurate and reasonable basis - which obviously could mean not on the supplied EAC when appropriate. Where the reported EAC does not reflect reality for the individual customers then it should be challenged vigorously. Its up to Suppliers to set Direct Debits reasonably in relation to known facts.
That document is incredibly difficult to understand and would tax even the most nerdy amongst us. It also describes the data uses at all levels in the supply system but doesn't concentrate on individual consumers or meter point - and so while it's probably vital in industry terms, it's absolutely useless for virtually all consumers.
Reading elsewhere suggests that frequent / regular meter readings help keep the final EAC as accurate as possible, that data errors do occur but are difficult/impossible to correct, and that OFGEM requires suppliers to base monthly fixed Direct Debit amounts on an accurate and reasonable basis - which obviously could mean not on the supplied EAC when appropriate. Where the reported EAC does not reflect reality for the individual customers then it should be challenged vigorously. Its up to Suppliers to set Direct Debits reasonably in relation to known facts.
Tonight's the night. I'm going to switch the fridge off and see what happens to the overnight consumption. The fridge is a nice colour and matches the washing machine so I don't think I'll be allowed to ditch it if I can't find a new one the same colour 😂
Tonight's the night. I'm going to switch the fridge off and see what happens to the overnight consumption. The fridge is a nice colour and matches the washing machine so I don't think I'll be allowed to ditch it if I can't find a new one the same colour 😂
When you wrote 'tonight's the night' all sorts of things were going through my mine - glad you were talking about the fridge. 😄
Do you not have a working IHD that you can check the 'usage now' function? Wait until you hear the compressor going, record that wattage number then turn the thing off and see how much your baseline has dropped and there is your draw at full compressor usage. Repeat when the fridge is on but compressor off so you know the power draw on/off. Then you need to check that, when switched on, the compressor is not stuck in the 'on cycle'. At least then you will have an idea of the draw just on the 'problem fridge'. 😎
Have you checked the manufactures energy fiche for this fridge?
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