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Your bill explained

Find out how your electricity or gas bill is calculated, what the different standing charges mean and how to understand your meter readings.

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Electricity Usage Details

This section outlines the meter readings used to calculate your bill

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Descriptions

What type of meter you have. A 24hr meter has one row, while Day/Night meters have two rows which separately record day and night usage.

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Previous Reading

Your meter reading from the start of your billing period

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Interim Reading

Any meter readings taken during your billing period

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Present Reading

Your meter reading at the end of your billing period. If you submitted a meter reading your bill may still be estimated.

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Multiplier

Multiplier to convert your reading into kilowatt (kWh) units. This is usually 1.0, but may be different if you have a special meter for recording large amounts of electricity use.

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Usage

Amount of electricity you used during the billing period in kilowatts (kWh). It's calculated by subtracting your Previous Reading from your Present Reading and applying the Multiplier.

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Reading Types

Actual Meter Reading (A) - ESB Networks visited your house and read your meter, this happens 4 times a year.

Estimated Meter Reading (E) - If we don't receive a reading we estimate your usage based on your past actual readings and average daily electricity use for this time of year.

Customer Meter Reading (C) - A meter reading you submitted.

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