• vividspecter@aussie.zone
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    4 days ago

    Requires a smart meter, although they are getting rolled out to most people. My cheapskate landlord won’t address the asbestos ridden meter box so I’m stuck with a traditional meter for the moment.

    • FreedomAdvocate@lemmy.net.au
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      3 days ago

      Also requires you to sign up to their plans that offer it, which will come with many caveats and higher prices/fees.

      Power companies aren’t in the business of losing money.

      • ikt@aussie.zoneOP
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        2 days ago

        Power companies aren’t in the business of losing money.

        Correct, currently they charge you 38c a kw while they pay -10c for the power ;)