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Getting night rate meter fitted: is it possible

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  • 18-02-2017 10:17pm
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    Calahonda52
    Registered Users Posts: 12,471 ✭✭✭✭


    Looking at getting an EV and am told to get a night rate meter: am getting mixed messages as to if it can still be got.?
    Thanks as always

    “I can’t pay my staff or mortgage with instagram likes”.



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    Victor
    Registered Users Posts: 78,442 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    You can get a night rate meter from ESB Networks. They may do it for free, but if you ever change back, they may charge.

    Shop around when it comes to who you buy the electricity from. Note that the night rate is lower than standard electricity, but day rate is higher.

    Talk to these people: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1634 also.


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    rolion
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,362 ✭✭✭rolion


    Can you get one no matter the reason for change, the physical location and / or the provider of the electric bill !?
    Thanks


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    Victor
    Registered Users Posts: 78,442 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    As best I know. Talk to ESB Networks.

    I assume the property is yours. If you are renting, it may be an issue.


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    rolion
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,362 ✭✭✭rolion


    Victor wrote: »
    As best I know. Talk to ESB Networks.

    I assume the property is yours. If you are renting, it may be an issue.

    Thanks,I'll give them a call in the morning.
    That will be great ! I have 5kw of installed PV panels,I guess they won't be too happy...


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    Dardania
    Registered Users Posts: 3,612 ✭✭✭Dardania


    In practice, you end up talking to your electrical supplier for the night rate meter, who then engage with ESB Networks on your behalf.
    It can still be gotten - at least, I got one about 18 months ago - no issues...also saved a few quid on bill costs, as I shifted some heavy power consumers to night usage...


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    rolion
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,362 ✭✭✭rolion


    Thanks to all but after making the maths is not worth it:
    https://www.bonkers.ie/guides/gas-electricity/what-is-a-nightsaver-meter/

    "night time" is way too late in the day to claim any savings for my usage pattern.Daily extra charge for each unit is too expensive,I'm paying now .13 vs then .20.

    May suits OP for the EV.


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    KCross
    Registered Users Posts: 12,126 ✭✭✭✭KCross


    rolion wrote: »
    Thanks to all but after making the maths is not worth it:
    https://www.bonkers.ie/guides/gas-electricity/what-is-a-nightsaver-meter/

    "night time" is way too late in the day to claim any savings for my usage pattern.Daily extra charge for each unit is too expensive,I'm paying now .13 vs then .20.

    May suits OP for the EV.

    The day rate doesn't go up to 20c. That was just an example.

    When you switch to night rate your day rate will go up by 1c and your night rate will half. Standing charge goes up by about €45/year.

    If you use about 3-4 units by night it pays for itself.

    Put appliances on delay timer and immersion also.

    If you have an EV it's a must have as you will be using 20+ units per night then.

    The installation of the meter is free. Just ask your provider and they organise it with ESB Networks.


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