Chapter 6: High bills1. Amount of the billDuty on suppliers to obtain meter readingsCheck consumptionConsumption: reasons for a high billConsumption: exceptional reasons for a high billOther charges in the bill2. Accuracy of the billBilling delaysObtaining information under the data protection lawEstimatesErrors in reading the meterErrors in assigning billsSmart meters3. Accuracy of the meterPrepayment metersSmart metersChecking your meterStandards of performanceStandard metersPrepayment metersExceptionsMeter examinersElectricityGasResults4. Meter faults and faulty appliancesMeter faultsFaulty appliances