Lodge a meter read

You’re probably on this page because you have received an estimated bill from us.

We’d rather not send you an estimated bill but sometimes we don’t have an actual meter read to calculate your bill from.

Your distributor should be reading your meter about every three months. Here are three reasons why we might not have received an actual read:

• Your meter is read every three months but your monthly bill has been issued for a period when an actual read hasn’t been scheduled.
• The meter reader was unable to obtain a reading due to access issues at your property (for example a locked gate or a terrifying dog etc…).
• There is a metering issue at your property that means a reading can’t be obtained. This could include a display issue with your meter or other issues that prevent your distributor reading your meter.

If the reason for the estimated reading was one of the first two above, then you can request an adjustment to your electricity bill by providing us with a ‘customer read estimate’ before the due date of your bill. A customer read estimate is when we use the meter read you submit to calculate your bill.

If the reason for the estimated reading was the third point above, unfortunately you can’t submit a customer read estimate. In this case, your distributor or metering coordinator will have sent us a notification setting out the reason why a reading can’t be obtained, so we’ll be in touch separately to arrange the replacement of your meter.

The best way to avoid estimated bills in the future is by asking us to arrange for a smart meter installation at your property. These will record your consumption each day to the nearest half-hour.