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Smart metering - new for 2023

Image of Wyatt's Covert Club Campsite, member photo by Pat Oliver

On-pitch electric metering at Wyatts Covert Club Campsite

Many members and guests are keen for us to introduce on-pitch electric metering to help us lower campsite fees and put you in control of how much energy you use.

We’re really pleased to announce our first ‘smart metering’ trial at Wyatts Covert Club Campsite in Buckinghamshire which started on 17 May 2023.

This Smart Metering trial will help us better understand how easy the metering solutions are to use and importantly, how much this helps reduce the use of electricity. 

How does Smart Metering work?

Smart Metering enables us to measure the amount of electricity consumed by members and guests when plugging into the electrical hookup (socket on the bollard) allocated to your pitch. Similar to how many of us use a smart meter at home, we will only charge you for the precise amount of electricity you use. This allows us to reduce our campsite fees and puts you in control of how much electricity you use.

How much will I pay to stay at Wyatts Covert Club Campsite?

If you made a booking from 5 April 2023 for a stay from 17 May 2023 onwards, the total price shown at the time of booking will have excluded the cost of electricity, based on the expected average cost of the electricity members and guests typically consume when staying onsite during the same period.


Average price reduction on your booking excluding electricity

Month of stay Average daily price reduction
July 2023 £2
August 2023 £3
September 2023 £3
October 2023 £5
November 2023 £8
December 2023 £8
January 2024 £8
February 2024 £9
March 2024 £5
(Price reductions based on 1 Pitch and 2 Adults)

For example, if you book a three night stay during September 2023 for 2 adults and 1 pitch, the average price reduction on your booking would be £9.

How much can I expect to pay for electricity through the Smart Meter?  

You will only pay for what you consume, the amount it costs will depend on your personal usage - use a little less and you could save when staying with us, plus, of course reduce your impact on the environment.

The kWh charge to our members and guests will reflect the same costs that the Club is paying, with no additional charges other than VAT at 5%. The club, as an organisation, does not benefit from any domestic energy pricing cap protections, and as such needs to secure its energy based on business rates. In general terms, these prices are agreed and contracted for periods of 6 months covering 1 April to 30 September 2023 and 1 October to 31 March 2024.

Month of stay kWh charge
1 April 2023 to 30 September 2023 42p
1 October 2023 to 31 March 2024 45p

These rates are subject to change and include VAT at 5%

How it works

How do I create a Smart Meter online account?

In order to pay for the electricity you use during your stay, you’ll need to set up a Smart Meter online account and add funds in advance of your stay. Please create an account and add funds in advance of your arrival.

Prior to your travel

  1. Visit our trusted Smart Meter partner's website here
  2. Register your details
  3. Add funds to your account (fully secured via Sagepay) and you’re ready to go
  4. You can login to your account at any time

Once you’re on site

  1. When you arrive at the campsite, login to your account, select ‘Arrive’ and choose your pitch number
  2. Now plug in and start your power, you’ll be able to track your usage and top up throughout your stay (to ensure a continuous supply of electricity, your account will require sufficient funds loaded)
  3. From your online account you can also start, pause and stop your power
  4. Any funds left on your online account can be withdrawn back to your bank account or left on your account for your next visit.

Please note: if you unhook your power cable at any point during your stay, this will disconnect your online Smart Meter account. To set up again, please repeat steps one and two.

Frequently asked questions

Already have a booking? Take a look at our top questions.

Top questions

I have a booking at Wyatts Covert Club Campsite for 2023/24, what do I need to do?

If you made a booking prior to 5 April 2023 for a stay from 17 May 2023 onwards, we will be in contact with you directly as you’ll be able to choose if you’d like to opt into the trial. You do not need to do anything at this stage, you can decide on the day you arrive at the campsite. (Please note: the option to take part in the trial is only available for existing bookings. If you make a new booking at Wyatts Covert Club Campsite you will automatically be included in the trial.)

Will my pitch fee reduce?

Yes. All our current pitch fee's have a built in cost for electricity. When you stay on a Smart Metering trial campsite, this fee will be removed from your pitch at the precalculated average we presently use. This puts you in control of your electrical spend - so you can use a little less and you could save when staying with us, plus, of course reduce your impact on the environment.

Will someone be there to help?

Yes our site team will be on hand to help and there will also be a help sheet handout detailing the simple setup steps.

Will the electric unit cost be more than I pay at home?

Club campsites are treated as a commercial location by the electrical companies and thus liable for a higher charge rate than domestic properties.

Will this be rolled out to all campsites?

This is a trial and will run during 2023 to enable a decision to be made in terms of a future roll out to the entire network of UK Club campsites.

See more

Non-electric Saver  

We're trialling Non-electric Saver pitches at three Club Campsites; Clumber Park, Chatsworth Park and Burrs Country Park. It's part of our sustainability focus, giving members a choice of whether to use electricity when staying with us. By choosing to not use electricity, you can save up to £6.50 on any pitch type. 

Simply book and pay for any pitch as normal. When you arrive, let the site team know you'd like to be part of the trial. They will lock off the electricity socket on your pitch and arrange for a refund to be made.

Please note: this is a trial with limited availability and is based on zero usage of electricity during your stay. You must be able to remain off-grid for the full duration of your booking.

Month  Pitch discount per night
October £4.00
November £6.00
December £6.50
January £6.50
February £6.00
March £4.00