Smart Meters and Microgeneration
- What are smart meters?
- Why are existing meters being replaced?
- Who will carry out the replacement work?
- Do I have to pay for the new Smart meter?
- Do I qualify for a Smart Meter?
- When will I get a Smart meter?
- I have a 24 hour meter, can I request a smart meter?
- Who should I contact if I have further queries on the Smart Meter Replacement Programme?
- What happens once my smart meter is installed?
- Can I withdraw my request for a smart meter?
- What is microgeneration?
- What are renewable Self-consumers?
- What is the Microgeneration Export Plan?
- Do I have to enter a contract with Bord Gáis Energy to receive a payment for my exported electricity?
- Am I eligible for a microgeneration payment with Bord Gáis Energy?
- How do I apply to connect a microgenerator to the grid?
- What is Deemed Export Quantity?
- I have a smart meter, why is my export metered volume different to my calculated payment?
- What is the exported electricity HDF?
- How do I view and download my exported electricity information?
- The Maximum Export Capacity (MEC) showing on my online account is incorrect
- Can I use my microgenerator if the ESB Network is powered off?
- How do I qualify and apply for a microgen payment?
- How is my export payment calculated?
- I don't have a smart meter, can I still get a payment for exporting electricity?
- If I switch to another electricity supplier, will I still receive my microgen payment?
- When can I expect to receive a payment?
- Will I be taxed on my microgeneration payments?
- What is the Clean Export Premium (CEP)?
- Where can I find more information on your Smart tariffs & price plans?
- I am interested in becoming a customer, what do I need to sign up to one of your Smart price plans?
- I am already a customer, what do I need to switch to one of your Smart price plans?
- Why am I not eligible for all of your smart tariffs?
- What is a Smart Standard tariff?
- What is a Live Smart tariff?
- What happens next once I sign up to a smart tariff?
- I've signed up to one of your Smart tariffs, how long will my order take to complete?