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Title: ..and who will pay for these new meters?
Post by: Nickbat on 11 May 2009, 10:58:35
Every home in the UK is to be fitted with a 'smart energy meter' to monitor power use and hopefully reduce bills.

The meters are planned to be installed by 2020 under plans announced this morning by the Government.

http://www.edie.net/news/news_story.asp?id=16415&channel=0&title=Smart+energy+meters+for+all+UK+homes

A needless waste of money, IMHO.

>:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: ..and who will pay for these new meters?
Post by: Jimbob on 11 May 2009, 11:00:26
reading on the bbc site.....they will pay for themselves  ;D
Title: Re: ..and who will pay for these new meters?
Post by: STMO123 on 11 May 2009, 11:04:19
Apparently they'll save the money they pay to meter readers, so that's OK :y

Unless you're a meter reader ;D
Title: Re: ..and who will pay for these new meters?
Post by: Nickbat on 11 May 2009, 11:09:51
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Apparently they'll save the money they pay to meter readers, so that's OK :y

Unless you're a meter reader ;D


They have to equip 26 million homes, and several million businesses before they realise the full savings from redundant meter readers. In the meantime, look out for price hikes to pay up front for the equipment and the on-going installation costs.

The old pay-for-itself story. Like solar panels.  ;) ;D
Title: Re: ..and who will pay for these new meters?
Post by: Nickbat on 11 May 2009, 11:11:44
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Apparently they'll save the money they pay to meter readers, so that's OK :y

Unless you're a meter reader ;D


They have to equip 26 million homes, and several million businesses before they realise the full savings from redundant meter readers. In the meantime, look out for price hikes to pay up front for the equipment and the on-going installation costs.

The old pay-for-itself story. Like solar panels.  ;) ;D


Like this one:

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/80108/Charlie-s-green-lightbulb-costs-taxpayer-72k-per-day/

Official figures have revealed the £4million project at Woking, Surrey, produced only enough electricity in one year to power a single 100-watt lightbulb for just 59 days.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

That’s an electrifying cost of £72,000 per day – funded by taxpayers and energy trusts.  >:( >:( >:( >:(

Title: Re: ..and who will pay for these new meters?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 11 May 2009, 11:20:08
No big issue or cost burden given that 90% of the UK's electrics meters are replaced every 10 years anyway.

Title: Re: ..and who will pay for these new meters?
Post by: Nickbat on 11 May 2009, 12:03:14
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No big issue or cost burden given that 90% of the UK's electrics meters are replaced every 10 years anyway.



OK, I put my hand up and say that now I've investigated the story more, it would appear that there should be no cost to the consumer.

I jumped in too quick. Ever fearful of more Big Brother moves, I guess.  :-[ :-[
Title: Re: ..and who will pay for these new meters?
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 11 May 2009, 12:05:10
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No big issue or cost burden given that 90% of the UK's electrics meters are replaced every 10 years anyway.



OK, I put my hand up and say that now I've investigated the story more, it would appear that there should be no cost to the consumer.

I jumped in too quick. Ever fearful of more Big Brother moves, I guess.  :-[ :-[

It is right nowadays to assume the worst of our political masters!  Usually, in 99% of cases, your assumption Nick would have been correct! :D :D :y :y :y