When a Smart Meter is installed, it will default to the same (legacy) tariff setting of the previous meter, such as 24-Hour or Day & Night. It is up to you to choose a Standard Smart Tariff.
Keep in mind that when you remain on a legacy tariff (24-hour or Day & Night) ESB will not process meter readings for Smart Meters; they receive the meter usage data remotely.
Normally, ESB will provide readings to us every two months. In between those readings, we calculate your invoices based on estimates. Our system will recalculate your next invoice using the latest ESB reading.
Basically, there are two options currently available to you: Continue your existing tariff (24-Hr or Day & Night) with estimated bills until we get periodic ESB readings or change to a Standard Smart Tariff with Day/Night/Peak rates. If you choose that, then we would update your meter settings with ESB to one compatible for the Smart Services. Once completed, then we would receive automated reports of your daily usage and bill you for actual usage, thereby eliminating estimates. This is an Interval Smart Tariff. Please contact us for details at admin@communitypower.ie
If you prefer to be on a Smart Tariff (Day/Night/Peak) but not have your half hourly usage shared with us, then you can choose a Non-Interval Smart Tariff. In this scenario, ESB will provide readings to us every two months. In between those readings, we calculate your invoices based on estimates. Our system will recalculate your next invoice using the latest ESB reading. This will be necessary if you have a low CTF. (See below.)
Please note, once a Smart Meter is moved to a Smart Tariff, the meter cannot be reverted to the former legacy tariff setting.