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Qtx · 30-07-2014, 20:48

Seen some energy bills last week where the people were being charged more for their standing charge than they were for their actual energy usage. Don't think smart meters will help these people at all, apart from more being added on to their bill to pay for them.

The more efficient people become with their energy use, the more the suppliers will increase the cost per unit to keep their profits up. We have already seen this to some extent as buildings have got more insulation and energy efficient items. So there will be no real gain for the customer.

30-07-2014, 20:48	#5
Qtx CF's Worst Nightmare Join Date: May 2012 Location: Probably outside the M25 Services: Sky Fibre Unlimited 40/10 Posts: 3,473	Re: Are Smart Meters a good thing? Seen some energy bills last week where the people were being charged more for their standing charge than they were for their actual energy usage. Don't think smart meters will help these people at all, apart from more being added on to their bill to pay for them. The more efficient people become with their energy use, the more the suppliers will increase the cost per unit to keep their profits up. We have already seen this to some extent as buildings have got more insulation and energy efficient items. So there will be no real gain for the customer.