If you are still unsure about your meter type, make your selection 'Peak' as this is the most common household meter. See below for help identifying your meter type.

There are generally 3 types of meters

1. 'peak' This where you are NOT charged an off peak rate (you may still find you have two rates if there is a 'peak step' which could look something like this-

   'Peak Rate'
   First	1020 kw	@ 00c/kwh
   Balance	------kw	@ 00c/kwh

2. 'peak/off peak' (sometimes called controlled load or dedicated off peak.)

   This is where you are charged a peak rate for your day time use and an off peak rate overnight when energy is cheaper. Most common when your hot water heats up overnight and often a pool pump or underfloor slab heating. If you are on this type of meter you may find the following codes on your bill

   STATE	VIC	NSW	QLD	SA
   CODE	off peak Storage or hot water heating any of the following - Y6, Y8, J6, J8, YT, JT or GD/GR	off peak 1 off peak 2	economy plan off peak	hotwater off peak

3. 'Time of Use' (sometimes called Smart Meter, Winner or Type 5).

   This is where you are charged a different rate for when and how you use your electricity, eg. You may have one rate between 7am and 11pm and another rate other times. If you are on this type of meter you may find the following codes on your bill

   STATE	VIC	NSW	QLD	SA
   CODE	Winner Time of Use GH/GL Weekend Saver Home Saver	shoulder and off peak	n/a	n/a

Need more help?

If you are really unsure, you may find it easier to use our quick quote or estimate my spend to find the best deal for you.

Otherwise call your supplier to help identify your meter type or leave your details and we will phone you back.