Johnny Vegas is one of Britain’s most loved and recognisable comedy actors, appearing in a bevy of critically acclaimed TV shows and feature films.
And now, the actor, comedian, director and writer is ready to swap the silver screen for a very small one by getting a smart meter installed.
We join Johnny, 54, on his journey to helping better manage his energy use.
He said: “Smart meters are something I hear about all the time… ‘it can help you save money…’, ‘it’s not gonna cost you anything more…’, ‘it’ll do your crossword for you…’, so, I wanted to find out what all the fuss was about.
“The first thing I did was get a film crew round, though I wouldn’t advise everyone does this. They captured the entire process for a new mini-series – from working out how to book in the installation, to getting the smart meter fitted.”
The majority of homes in Great Britain have a smart meter installed with 4 out of 5 people saying they are happy with theirs, and now Johnny wants to find out why. With the help of his installer Tom, Johnny tackles some of things he’s heard about smart meters and debunks some myths while he’s at it.
Johnny continued: “The installer knew exactly what he was doing on the day and even gave me some advice on how to save a few quid. So, if you’re still in the dark about how to get a smart meter or what to expect, check out all three episodes to find out more. Actually, looking back, there really isn’t that much fuss at all.”
Smart meters are available at no extra cost from your energy supplier and can help households to better manage their energy use. The installation takes around two hours and gives you access to energy reward schemes, which financially benefit households for being more flexible in the way they use energy.
To join Johnny Vegas on his smart meter journey click here, or visit smartenergyGB.org.