When switching to solar, in most cases your Energy Retailer will automatically switch your bills to monthly & install a new digital smart meter in your properties main meter box. This service is usually done automatically at no additonal cost.
You will also notice that if you have 2 old meters, they will be replaced with just 1 meter.
Before: Traditional Meters
After: Digital Meters
Given the misinformation that can exist online, we thought we’d clarify a few things relating to the digital electricity meters in Queensland & your privacy in regards to them.
Digital meters do not store personal customer data
Digital meters record & store electricity usage data only
Digital meters do not connect to the internet (your home WiFi)
Digital meters transmit your data to your retailer via a secure encrypted link
Read more about digital meters, your rights & protections on the Queensland Goverment Website: bit.ly/2QNHuz6
In most cases additional electrical work or meter box upgrades are not required. However there are times where a meter box upgrade or upgrade to your electricals may be required to meet the current safety regulations. The most common case for a meter box or sub board upgrade, is if there is an asbestos board inside the box.
If your meter box does not meet current regulations after a solar installation is complete, then it will be disconnected by your Energy Retailer. We never want this happen. This is why we will discuss any additional work required with you prior to signing up, so it remains a completely obligation free quote. Prices do vary, but we will always provide an honest & fair quote on our workmanship.
Before Meter Box Upgrade
Before: Bad Cable Management
Before: Asbestos Board
After Meter Box Upgrade
Note: The Smart Meter(s) to be installed by clients Energy Retailer
After: Neat & Safe Cable Management
After: New Fire Safety Board
We take great pride in our workmanship. We back everything we do with our own workmanship warranty & after care service for all our solar systems installed.
Contact us today for more information.