Smart meter offered by British Gas
Should I accept? What are the Pro's and Cons?
They add conditions to my contract, e.g. 1) Prepayment instead of
credit payment 2) I have to agree to let them "MANAGE" my gas and
elect supply. Call me old fashioned, but I don't like the sound of that.
Do you then have to stick with "BG" as supplier, or can you chop and
change?
A chum in California, who I occasionally Skype with, was having to stay in a few weeks ago to let them fit his Smart meter. The
thought it was a good thing.
He seemed very keen on them being able to manage his supply as at present it was random power cuts when everyone's air con fired
up.
I think that's what we are having to prepare for here. Cold, still winter's days and silent windmills.
I didn't think "managing the supply" extended to turning your appliances on and off. Mind you,
it might have its positive side if they turned the wife's Hoover and steam iron on a bit more often.
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G.
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