Understanding Economy 7 meters

Economy 7 is an electricity tariff with different pricing structures according to the time of day. The energy you use at night costs less per kWh than energy used at other times. Want to know more? Our helpful guide explains all you need to know about Economy 7 meters.

Economy 7 discounted hours of operation

It's called Economy 7 because for 7 hours each night you will pay less for the electricity you use.

For our Economy 7 tariffs and two rate meters, the cheaper night time tariff runs for 7 hours between midnight and 8am. To see the exact times please be sure to check your tariff details, which can easily be found in your online account, or from our list of all tariffs.

I have a fault with my meter

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Getting a quote

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I’d like to switch my Economy 7 meter to a Single Rate meter

Economy 7 meters when used correctly (based on how and when you use electricity) could be cheaper when compared with single rate meters. We can check if this is the case for you based on your previous electricity use. If you would like to find out more about changing your Economy 7 or restricted meter to a single rate meter, please contact us on live chat.