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Ryan18 Conductor
09-09-2026

Re: Controlled Load Removal Nightmare

I have spoken to AGL who speaks with PLUS ES and passes the message back to me that the charge of up to $185 will apply. I have not been able to obtain any response on why the meter needs to be changed other than "because that's what PLUS ES says needs to happen". Rather frustrating.
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Ryan18 Conductor
09-09-2026

Re: Controlled Load Removal Nightmare

That's what I thought too, but AGL says the metering company says otherwise. You'll be in the same boat when they eventually charge you a daily supply charge for controlled load.
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Ryan18 Conductor
08-09-2026

Re: Controlled Load Removal Nightmare

I had the HW changed from a electric boosted to a heat pump and put on a normal circuit so there is nothing on the CL. My bills show controlled load usage as 0 for the past 9 months now, but I am charged the daily controlled load supply charge - a new charge imposed as of 2 months ago. Unfortunately, to my understanding, my smart meter is an EDMI 7A meter and AGL says they will need to install a 7C meter. I can't understand why the 7A meter can't be configured to disable the controlled load remo ...
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Ryan18 Conductor
08-09-2026

Re: Controlled Load Removal Nightmare

Thanks - but if the hot water is no longer operating under controlled load arrangement, why am I being charged a daily supply charge? I am in NSW, Ausgrid. The frustrating thing is the daily supply charge for controlled load is a new charge.
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