SWMBO has just reminded me that we should all submit meter readings before midnight tomorrow as the power prices go up on the 1st Jan. She also says Happy New Year to y'all.
Re: Submit a reading before midnight 31st Dec
Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2023 6:03 pm
by nowty
Don't panic, most suppliers allow you to back date the reading for at least a few days to avoid their servers crashing.
But of course you have to at least read it.
and for all the people on fixed rate tariffs it's irrelevant anyway. If you're on a variable tariff then it's worth making sure that you are only charged at the new rate for what you are going to use.
Although I did see a prediction that gas (and other?) prices were going to fall next spring and summer... just after I had agreed a 1-year fix... a tarrif with Octopus/Co-ops first ever leaving charge ... of £75. Ouch! I seem to have the reverse Midas touch...
It will drive my attempts to reduce gas use a bit harder though!
Re: Submit a reading before midnight 31st Dec
Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2023 7:45 pm
by Joeboy
nowty wrote: ↑Sat Dec 30, 2023 6:03 pm
Don't panic, most suppliers allow you to back date the reading for at least a few days to avoid their servers crashing.
But of course you have to at least read it.
Had to.. I'll stick a reading in tomorrow just to close out the year. I'm not consciously superstitious but do like to terminate as much of the previous year as I can before steaming ahead. Girlfriends, debt collectors, electricity readings... you know, the usuals?
Re: Submit a reading before midnight 31st Dec
Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2023 11:05 pm
by John_S
Surely smart meters have made submitting readings redundant?
Re: Submit a reading before midnight 31st Dec
Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2023 11:23 pm
by Joeboy
John_S wrote: ↑Sat Dec 30, 2023 11:05 pm
Surely smart meters have made submitting readings redundant?
When it comes to money I make sure.
Life taught me to take care of business myself. Relying on others is a sure path to disappointment . I guess that now incudes smart meters too at year end?
Re: Submit a reading before midnight 31st Dec
Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 8:29 am
by Yuff
Surely most on here are on IOG or a tracker so prices won’t change at midnight!
Re: Submit a reading before midnight 31st Dec
Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 8:53 am
by Joeboy
That's daughterly & No1 son's meter readings sent in. Tell your friends and family, its more about them if less power savvy. Happy New Year folks!
I'll stick a reading in tomorrow just to close out the year. I'm not consciously superstitious but do like to terminate as much of the previous year as I can before steaming ahead. Girlfriends, debt collectors, electricity readings... you know, the usuals? 
I make sure. 
. I guess that now incudes smart meters too at year end?