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Lester Powerhouse
Monday

Re: Unexpected high electricity bill

..Ok, you have 2 bills so far . . .The first bill was an actual read and not an estimate ?If underestimated on the first first bill, any 'catch up' on second bill if actual read might have seen it seemingly higher for that last bill, not more averaged between them. If that looks normal, both actual reads, then you need to compare the bills side by side . . . What sort of metering and plan are you both on, single rate, or maybe one of you is digital smart meter and on TOU.Compare daily supply cha ...
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Lester Powerhouse
Sunday

Re: Night EV saver plan charge error

Hi @JayceT123 Hmm, interesting . . . a lot of my Night Saver EV plan stuff went haywire after 1/7 too. Not so much tariff rate, but no app info after 1/7, no usage updates after 1/7, no data download possible since 1/7.It's with AGL having a look now, and hope it's fixed soon, my quarterly cycle ended yesterday. I did have something very odd happen with my plan rates though . . .My plan rate update came through 1/7 too like yours, no change to the 8c rate 0000-0600, but peak usage went up nearly ...
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Lester Powerhouse
Thursday

Re: Smart meters: What are they and can they help save you money?

I have found there is certainly a lot of resistance to smart meters.Before we went solar, when you must update for the 2 way comms, I was one who knocked back 'upgrades' a couple of times. A few notes on my experiences, and hopefully some clarification / education for me on few parts of the content above. A single rate on an analogue meter may suit many power users, those without solar might be better to stay on a single rate, or single rate with off peak for their HWS if applicable. Many people ...
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Lester Powerhouse
a week ago

Re: Gas leak

Well, I hope you realised you should call the emergency number for your gas supplier, as shown on your bills.
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