Energy meters measure your energy usage in kWh, which is a unit of energy. Energy companies use the data from these meters to make sure you get billed for your actual energy consumption. When you get an initial quote from utility companies, it's based on an estimate of the energy you'll use.
There are a few types of meter, and it's not always clear how you should get a reading from them. A credit meter is what you have if you don't have a prepayment meter or a smart meter.
Electricity bills on a capped package are based on estimates, and if your meter readings show a difference between your estimated and actual usage, the direct debit for your utility bills can be adjusted so you don't end up in debt at the end of your contract.
Your energy supplier can't keep things accurate if they don't have your readings, though!
Smart meters automatically send the info about your energy usage to your supplier, so you don't need to send anything. If you still have a traditional meter, the pics and info below should be really helpful.,
This type of digital meter is pretty easy to read. You just need to take note of the reading on the digital display.
Dial meters look confusing, but don't panic. They're pretty outdated now, but if you have one in your new place, here's how to read it:
Ignore any red digits on this type of analogue meter, reading only the black numbers.
This meter is slightly easier to read - you just read the numbers left to right on the digital screen.