What type of smart meter does Scottish Power use?
SMETS1 meter
The meters fitted by Scottish Power are first generation smart meters called a SMETS1 meter. This is what the majority of homes will have installed should you choose to switch to a smart meter prior to October 5th 2018. After that date energy companies are supposed to install a 2nd generation meter called a SMETS2.
Can Scottish Power force me to have a smart meter?
There is no legal obligation to have a smart meter installed. However Scottish Power are supportive of the Government mandated programme and are aiming to install smart meters in all customers’ homes to help customers get the benefits of a smart meter.
Do Scottish Power have meter readers?
Log in or register Phone Call our 24 hour automated meter reading service and give your meter readings over the phone. Call free on 0800 027 8000 Need help reading your meters?
How does the Scottish Power smart meter work?
A smart meter is a digital device that measures your energy use. We automatically receive readings from your smart meter. How often we receive your readings is up to you, you can choose from monthly, daily or half hourly. With smart meters, you only ever pay for what you use.
Will my British Gas smart meter work with Scottish Power?
@chris22 Although your BG smart meters will need to be manually reported to SP your BG ihd Display will continue to work normally. It works locally in your house no matter which supplier you have.
Do I have to pay for a smart meter to be installed?
You won’t have to pay upfront to have a smart meter installed – smart meters will be paid for through everyone’s energy bills, just as old-style meters are.
Can I refuse smart meter installation?
Refusing a smart meter You don’t have to accept a smart meter if you don’t want one. If your supplier tells you that you must have one installed, contact the Citizens Advice consumer helpline. This is because in future the cheaper tariffs offered by suppliers might only be available to customers with smart meters.
How do I read a Scottish Power Smart meter?
To read your key meter follow these steps: press the blue button until screen H appears and note your reading. If your meter also displays screens J and L (for 2 and 3 rate meters) please also note the readings on these screens.
How do you read a Scottish Power Smart Gas Meter?
Top answer There is a small black button just under the screen on the gas meter itself if you press it it will light up and allow you to take a meter reading. Hope this helps.