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For example – Total the electricity costs for your 4 most recent bills
Electricity costs (Including VAT & less discounts) total £ 799.00
Total Kilowatt hours charged are 6932
£ 799.00 = 12.5 p
(is the
average cost per kilowatt hour)
6392
If you pay for electricity at varying rates per day, it is preferable for optimum
accuracy, to input the relevant times and rates using mode 4.
Gas
Gas prices also vary between suppliers & you may wish to alter the default cost
setting. The best way to work out your appropriate cost per Kilowatt hour (kWh) is
to take your most recent 4 quarterly gas bills and divide your total costs (including
VAT or tax, & standing charges – less any discounts for paying by standing order or
by direct debit) by the kWh (Kilowatt hours) for which you have been charged. This
will give an accurate current overall average cost per kWh for your particular use
pattern and supplier. The default cost of gas is factory set at around 3.40 pence per
Kilowatt hour
For example
Gas costs for the past 13 months (Including VAT less discounts) total £ 866.50
Total Kilowatt hours (kWh) charged were 27772
£ 866.50 = 3.12p (average cost per kilowatt hour)
27772
If in doubt about the appropriate rate to set we suggest that you use a rate that is a
little higher than your calculations – in that way there will be no unpleasant surprises
when your bill eventually arrives! For more advice on setting your electricity and gas
rates there is more useful information on the Saveometer web site at
www.saveometer.com/faqs
Please note that when your energy bills have varying charges for the initial kWh
used, the accuracy of the Saveometer will vary seasonally. On an annual basis the
cost figures will however remain accurate to within approximately 2 %.
The Saveometer Personal Smart Meter is the first step towards a better
understanding of your electricity
(and gas)
use, and realising how easy it is to change
wasteful habits, save money, and reduce your carbon footprint too. Instant accurate
information about your energy costs will quickly add up to both monetary and
environmental savings. Please email your own creative energy saving tips to
- the best energy saving tips each month will win a free
Saveometer PSM display with charger base and power supply
OR a new gas
transmitter.