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All smart (digital) meters are regulated by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). The ACMA’s regulatory arrangements require wireless devices, including smart (digital) meters, to comply with the exposure limits in the ARPANSA RF Standard.
For further information visit the Department of Energy and Public Works.
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You will need to discuss your billing frequency with your electricity retailer, however it is likely that they will provide you with a monthly billing option.
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Yes. We remain the distributor of electricity in regional Queensland, and therefore are responsible for ensuring the safe supply of electricity.
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Yes, the remote capacity of the new Type 4 smart (digital) meter will provide the capacity to switch tariffs remotely.
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You will need to discuss the option of opting-out of a Type 4 smart (digital) meter with your nominated electricity retailer. Another type of metering is available that does not have communications capability. These meters are known as Type 4A digital meters, however are not recommended as many of the benefits of having smart (digital) meters are lost.
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Type 4 smart (digital) meters, also known as advanced and communications enabled meters, have the ability to take half hourly electricity consumption readings. These metering types also allow two-way communication and can be accessed remotely.
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The Australian Energy Market Operator (Australia’s independent energy markets and power systems operator) and the Australian Energy Market Commission (which sets the rules that govern the electricity and natural gas markets) both offer information on the Power of Choice review on their websites.
The Department of Energy and Public Works also provides information on its website.
You can read a summary on our Power of Choice for customers web page.
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From 1 December 2017, your nominated electricity retailer will be the best contact for the status of metering installation/changes at your premises.
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Your nominated electricity retailer is now responsible for determining the cost of the new Type 4 smart (digital) meter and the billing associated with it.
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The change of metering should not affect the solar feed-in tariff you are currently receiving. However, you should discuss this further with your nominated electricity retailer.