I wrote to ofgem (the UK government authority for natural gas): **************************************************** >>I understand that there are two units of measurement for domestic >>and business gas meters: cubic feet, and cubic meters. >>Can you please tell me what percentage of gas meters use each? >> >>Is there is a schedule for replacing meters that use 'cubic feet' >>by a certain date? >> >>Can a customer make a request for their meter to be replaced >>purely on the grounds that they want it to read cubic meters? ****************************************************
Reply from Ofgem: **************************************************** >'It is estimated that about 75% of the gas meters in service >register in cubic feet, the rest in cubic metres. All meters >stamped for use by Ofgem over the last three years have measured >in cubic metres and meters measuring in cubic feet are no longer >available. > >There is no programme for replacing imperial meters as the >consumer is in no way disadvantaged by the units of measurement. >As gas prices are quoted per kWh of energy supplied, then consumers >are not hindered when comparing alternative suppliers. However, >meters will be replaced as they come to the end of their service >lives and it is anticipated that almost all imperial meters will >have been replaced by 2020. > >We are not aware of any provisions for replacement of imperial meters >at customer's request so we do not know how such a request will be >dealt with' **************************************************** -- Terry Simpson Human Factors Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.connected-systems.com Phone: +44 7850 511794
