Smart meter adverts

[TheArtfulDogger]

I have to say "WTF"

A new series of adverts have hit our screens, one shows a marathon runner who asks the official for her time but he gives vague estimates and it ends with the phrase "Why estimate when you can be accurate"

Sure smart meters will give the companies a reading every half hour which means they can tell you how much you used and Bill you appropriately but they will also be able to put you on "time of day" tariffs in the future where they can charge you a higher usage tarrif during peak times (i.e. Early evening when most people get in and cook or watch the telly)

Not such a good thing in my opinion, however what gets my goat is that they are trying to sell it on the principle that they can end estimated bills, something that occurs due to the energy companies reducing meter reading staff numbers thus leading to a reduced frequency of meter readings. However, if like me, you read your meter each quarter and forward the information on to your supplier then you shouldn't be getting estimated readings and bills anyway!

Personally I think the adverts (and the meters) are flawed