Will the reads I submit be reflected on my bill?

The best time to submit a read is 1 to 5 days before the start of your 'next bill between' date. If the read is submitted during this time and is accepted by ESB Networks and/or Gas Networks Ireland, it will be used on your next bill.  

You can still submit a read outside of this window, but this read may not be used on your next bill, and your next bill may be based on an estimated read. However, every meter reading helps make your future bills more accurate. 

To check your 'next bill between' date, sign in to your online account and select the account you wish to view. On your accounts page, you'll see three tiles. The middle tile confirms a date range of when you should expect your next bill to be issued. 

In the example image below, this customer expects to have their next bill issue between 13 October and 2 November. A good time for this customer to submit their reading would be between 7 October and 12 October. 

If you experience difficulty reading your meter, you can follow our step-by-step guide on how to read your meter.

In case of a price change during your billing period, the usage on the bill will be split on a pro-rata basis, depending on the number of days in the billing period. 

Smart meter customers 

If you've a smart meter installed and a connection with ESB Networks has been established, you'll no longer need to provide regular electricity meter readings, as the meter will communicate directly with ESB Networks. For more information, see What happens once my smart meter is installed?