With an estimate bill you do not know what is costing you a lot and what is not. Being able to see daily what you spend helps change habits easily. I have gone back and compared usage before and after my smart meter and I now use a lot less.
People who start swearing at me for no reason other than a problem with themselves I ignore. Bye
I think most people prefer an estimated bill because it means they pay a fixed direct debit amount allowing them to budget for the month.
You're implying as though what they actually use will be less than what they pay for, which is not necessarily the case. It may be more.
And in the end the supplier eventually gets it back by increasing the fixed direct debit amount in line with usage based on a 6monthly or 12monthly reading, let's say.
I can't see how the consumer stands to benefit from the change? They are not getting a reduced rate for the energy they use? The cost of this smart meter installation scheme is now in the billions and according to statistics has been an abject failure. This cost has been carried by the consumer. Could this have not been spent on new renweable energy stations instead?
Bills themselves are the best reminders that a person is using too much energy. It allows a person to see how much they are getting ripped off so that they use less; you don't need a smart meter for this? Calling people conspiracy theorists doesn't help your case either. I'm willing to be convinced but the laughing point is you've accused others for lack of evidence while you've provided none yourself?
I can do what you've said without a meter and so can you. Why have a smart meter ?