Households Urged to Submit Energy Meter Readings to Avoid Overcharging

Published on July 1, 2024

Almost 11 million households have been urged to submit their energy meter readings as soon as possible to avoid being overcharged. Energy prices dropped from Monday as Ofgem lowered its price cap, but those who do not have a smart meter will risk having some of their new usage charged at the old rates unless they send their readings by Monday, price comparison website Uswitch.com warned. “Customers who don’t have a smart meter should aim to submit their readings before or on Monday 1 July, so their supplier has an updated—and accurate—view of their account,” Ben Gallizzi, energy expert at Uswitch.com, said in a statement....

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