Smart Meter Upgrade
I've been using Flow Power for a couple of months and already received my first bill (in credit). I already have a smart meter, so the bill included the price efficiency adjustment as expected.
I’ve now received an email saying a smart meter upgrade is scheduled in about a month. From what I understand, the main benefit of the upgrade is being able to see live price efficiency data, but since I already have a smart meter, I’m not sure the upgrade gives me much additional value.
My concern is that the email mentions I may be charged if there’s insufficient space, asbestos board, etc. I know my meter board contains asbestos, so there’s a good chance they could charge me. If this ends up costing hundreds of dollars, I’m not sure it’s worth it for the limited benefit, and I’d probably rather switch providers than pay for the upgrade (I do not have any signup bonus).
For people who upgraded from an existing smart meter:
- What actual benefits did you get?
- Is this upgrade mandatory to stay with Flow Power?
- Has anyone been charged extra because of asbestos boards or switchboard issues?