What is it exactly?
All properties have meters for reading how much power you use. That is how your energy service provider knows what to charge you. But digital smart meters mean there is no need to keep sending an electrician Inner West around to take readings and they have up to date information so you are not overcharged on your bills. Several territories in Australia are making them the default meter for new homes and replacement meters for this reason despite the negative reception.
It can also read any power you might be generating, for example, from solar panels, that you might be contributing to the power grid which earns you rebates on your bills. After that initial installation, there is no need for anyone to come to the property again. Compared to old meters that had to have manual readings every three months that is a big save on manpower for more accurate and up-to-date data.
There is another kind called digital interval meters which give the 30-minute interval readings but do not communicate directly with the provider so still need the information reading or need to have that data downloaded.
Why is it fine to have an electrician Inner West swap you to a smart meter?
With a smart meter a person can;
- See a detailed overview of their energy consumption, and their solar export data so you can see where your use is too high, where it can be lowered, and thereby you have a lot more control over how much you pay each month for your energy bill, and you can reduce your impact with greener choices and a focus on energy efficiency
- With a smart meter it is a lot easier to connect and disconnect from one electrical supplier and move to another and a level 2 electrician Sutherland Shire can do it remotely
- Allows you to monitor your electrical supply, its quality and the outages and such
- With a smart meter, you have a wider option when it comes to pricing options and payment plans which better suit your use and saves you money
- Means that third parties can help you find more affordable electricity plans as they can access the data and analyse it for you
- In the future, it could make it possible for customers to trade the energy they generate