Actual Reading

Key takeaways

An actual reading comes from the meter (manually or automatically) and improves billing accuracy. Sending regular readings helps avoid estimates building up.

What is an actual reading?

An actual reading is a meter reading taken from the meter itself (or received automatically via AMR/smart metering).

Suppliers need regular readings to work out bills, and if you don’t send them, suppliers estimate usage. AMR and smart setups are designed to send readings automatically, helping reduce estimation.

Sources

1. Citizens Advice: Why suppliers need readings and what happens if they don’t get them
2. TotalEnergies Business: AMR sends readings automatically (reduces estimates)