The great smart meter rip-off

[bripenny]

I wonder if anyone has given consideration to pensioners, retirees and mothers with babies who are at home during the day when smart meters have a higher cost per KWH compared to off peak when business power usage is lower. If you are at home during the day and it is a very hot summers day or a cold winters day and you need to use an air conditioner or heater during the day your electricity bill will be much higher as a result. I have read about pensioners and elderly people who sit in the hot or cold because they are afraid to use an appliance due to the electricity cost. Smart meters encourage you to use washing machines, dish washers, air conditioners or appliances including irons during off peak when electricity charges are lower per KWH, this does not help pensioners, retirees and mothers with babies who are at home during the day and have no option but to use appliances.