Smart Meter Delay

[MazzyW]

I got my Home charger installed today but I can't switch to one of the more adaptable tariffs until I have a smart meter installed. I'm with Octopus and have waited 2 months so far with no indication of a date for installation. How mong is the lead time with other energy suppliers ? I really could do with paying 5 p kW rather than 16.30 p and it may be worth switching to get this sorted.
Mark

 

[Jomarkh]

Octopus just instruct an installer like Morrisons to do the job and is normally done in a couple of weeks what date did they give you?

 

[Zoomy]

Many subcontract to the same firms, so is it any different?

Keep badgering Octopus.

 

[Ozzie1989]

Don't quote me on this but if you contact Octopus to advise them you're looking at swapping to a smart tariff they may accelerate your installation.

 

[Alb]

I found them very responsive when it came to meter swapping.
First date they offered me was something like 3 days after the call!
They may just be super busy but it doesn't hurt to ask why there is a delay.

 

[MazzyW]

Thanks for the various replies. The excuse they are giving is that there are no available appointments in my area and that new appointments are only released each Wednesday. I am continuing to push them. Mark

 

[Slipstream]

I got my Home charger installed today but I can't switch to one of the more adaptable tariffs until I have a smart meter installed. I'm with Octopus and have waited 2 months so far with no indication of a date for installation. How mong is the lead time with other energy suppliers ? I really could do with paying 5 p kW rather than 16.30 p and it may be worth switching to get this sorted.
Mark

Hi whatever you do don't Chang your supplier at the moment, you'll end up paying considerably more.

 

[Stevebissex]

I got my Home charger installed today but I can't switch to one of the more adaptable tariffs until I have a smart meter installed. I'm with Octopus and have waited 2 months so far with no indication of a date for installation. How mong is the lead time with other energy suppliers ? I really could do with paying 5 p kW rather than 16.30 p and it may be worth switching to get this sorted.
Mark

I waited over a month then they cancelled on me without telling me. I waited in all day then called them about 5 ish and they said they were not coming, I was very angry with the girl (not her fault I know) but she was there as it were, anyway they apologised and I ended up waiting another 5 weeks before it was eventually installed so don't hold your breath.