FINES ON WAY FOR REFUSING NEW
ELECTRICITY METERS
We are to be fined if we refuse to accept new smart electricity meters,
according to new rules from the Commission on Energy Regulation. These meters
will charge more for electricity usage during peak hours and less for off peak
hours. The cost of installation will be €750 million and that will be loaded
onto ESB consumers in a 'distribution charge' over the next five years. That is
on top of a charge of €64 'Public Service Obligation Levy' a year which is used
to subsidise private companies. And, yes, contracts are to be awarded for the
new metering programme. Denis must be getting ready again.
