Meter Readings

Energy and Bills
Written By Joan Lawrie

Energy companies estimate how much energy households have used unless people are able to give them meter readings. This could mean that:

  • Individuals are paying more than they need to, putting a strain on their finances.

  • Individuals aren’t paying enough and without knowing and will find themselves with an unaffordable bill in the future.

Reading meters can be complicated because there are different types. Citizen’s Advice Scotland gives good clear guidance with images to help read different meter types for gas and electricity supply.

If Individuals are already struggling with their energy bills take a look the ‘help from suppliers’ section for advice.

Joan Lawrie

Joan has worked for Thurso Community Development Trust since its inception in 2018. Firstly as a volunteer project officer before taking on the role of Development Officer and now Development Manager. Joan has a BA Child & Youth Studies, a BSc (Hons) Sustainable Development and is currently working on an MSc Net Zero Communities all through University of the Highlands & Islands.

Joan is passionate about the link between climate action projects and how these can help to solve issues around inequalities in our communities. She also constantly likes to think around how we can do differently to be the change.

https://hiclimatehub.co.uk/joanlawrie
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