Usually, when you agree to switch your energy, you'll be providing an estimate of your usage rather than accurate figures. Giving meter readings ensures you're paying for the energy you're actually using rather than too much or too little.
Just as you wouldn’t pay an estimated amount for your mobile phone bill, you shouldn’t be paying an estimated amount for your gas and electricity. That’s why submitting your monthly meter reading is so important.
Unless you have a Smart meter (which automatically sends us readings), the only way for your energy providers to get your monthly gas and electricity meter readings is if you submit them.
