Chapter 4: Meters and methods of payment1. Standing charges and tariffsPrice capsDefault price capPrepayment meter price capWarm Home DiscountEngland and WalesScotlandThe energy bills rebate2. Types of metersStandard credit meterVariable rate credit meterEconomy 7/white meterPrepayment metersCollecting arrearsEmergency creditSelf-disconnectionAdvantages of prepayment metersDisadvantages of prepayment metersSmart metersAdvantages of smart metersDisadvantages of smart meters3. Payment methodsCredit meter payment methodsPrepayment meter payment methods4. Cost of living crisis: extra support with paymentsEnergy bills support schemeCouncil tax rebates for energy costsDiscretionary funding5. Fuel Direct6. Choosing how to paySupplier discretion in switching with a debtFor more information on reading your meter, see Appendix 2.