Can I refuse a Linky meter?
The Ministry of Ecological Transition has said that when a meter is not in a publicly accessible location, an individual is free to accept – or refuse – a Linky installation. Linkys automatically collects data on energy consumption and transmits it to the energy company to eliminate the need for manual readings.
How do you read a Linky meter?
To identify your Linky meter, check the meter number which appears on your invoice. You will find this number on the front panel of the meter. In the example opposite, the number is 309. You can also identify your meter using the PoD number shown on your invoice.
How does the Linky meter work?
How does the Linky meter work? The Linky meter can communicate! In other words: it receives your electricity consumption and transfers it directly to the Enedis distributor, without the need for intervention at your home!
Has France banned smart meters?
A French court has ordered the removal of the controversial Linky electricity smart meters from 13 homes, for medical reasons.
Is Linky compulsory?
How Much Does the Linky Cost? An individual Linky meter costs an estimated 150€ to 200€ to install, and while obligatory for French households, it comes at no cost to the consumer.
How do you read a French electric meter?
To read the meter, just take note of the numbers written on the dial(s). If you are subscribed to the peak / off-peak option, you should distinguish the “HP” (Heures Pleines) dial from the “HC” (Heures Creuses) dial when taking note of the readings.
Is it compulsory to have a Linky meter in France?
An individual Linky meter costs an estimated 150€ to 200€ to install, and while obligatory for French households, it comes at no cost to the consumer. Note that it is not permitted to refuse the installation of a Linky meter (find out more – in French).
Can smart meters hear you?
No – a smart meter can’t spy on you any more than a traditional meter could. It doesn’t have the capacity to see or hear, it can only measure the amount of energy you use. You choose how often you share your meter readings with your energy supplier ranging from monthly, daily or half hourly.