Can I get smart meter in my area?

You can also request one if they’re installing them in your area – you typically do this over the phone or via your supplier’s online portal. When you accept an offered smart meter or are given an appointment following a request, your energy supplier will schedule a visit from an engineer with you.

What is the smart meter rollout?

The smart meter rollout involves lots of different tasks, including installing smart meters and creating a new wireless communications grid. There are many organisations involved, as well as new regulatory codes and standards.

How do you know if a property has a smart meter?

If you still have a meter reader visiting your house to take regular readings then you don’t yet have a smart meter. Another way is to check is that sometimes, depending on your utility, your monthly utility bill will have a statement in the “Notes” section indicating that your home is equipped with a smart meter.

Is the roll out of smart meters a good thing?

The roll-out of smart meters will help take costs out of the system for consumers, and has been happening seamlessly for the majority of people. But there are delays in some places and the impact of those delays has been significant. This is a teething problem linked to the rapid take-up of smart meters across the country.

When did smart meters come out in Victoria?

In 2006, the Victorian Government mandated the rollout of smart meters to all households and small businesses across Victoria. Consumers have been paying for this since 2009, not through tax dollars, but through additional charges applied to their electricity bills. When the rollout was announced, the benefits were promoted widely.

Is the AEMC monitoring the smart meter rollout?

The AEMC has been monitoring this important change to make sure consumers are protected as the nation’s metering system changes. Later this year the AEMC will be extending its monitoring program to include the general rollout of smart meters across the national grid.

What was the purpose of the audit of smart meters?

The audit examined whether the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport & Resources (DEDJTR) can demonstrate that the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) program is delivering expected consumer benefits and is set up to maximise longer-term benefits.