We're looking for 3 families to experience first-hand British Gas smart meters over three months, to see if you could cut down the energy you use.
Here's what British Gas say: "Smart meters by British Gas help customers transform their relationship with energy. This is because they come with a handy smart energy monitor that shows the energy you're using as you use it. Gas and electricity consumption is shown in pounds & pence, kWh/CO2 and can be tracked over time. Being in control of your energy use can help you make choices to cut down on waste and monitor how you improve on energy efficiency.
"Upgrade to smart meters has been adopted by the UK Government as a way of helping consumers have more control over their energy use and spending, while also helping meet environmental and security of energy supply objectives. The programme aims to install smart meters in all homes in Britain by 2020. British Gas is leading the way in upgrading customers to smart meters and helping them enjoy their benefits as soon as possible."
For this project, we're specifically looking for families whose house can be upgraded to smart meters - this means each family must fulfil the following criteria:
- Live in a house with credit meters (not pre-payment or Economy 7 meters)
- Have both gas and electricity accounts with British Gas
- Live in an area that has a strong mobile network signal
- Have a meter that is easily accessible (e.g not located behind kitchen units, walls or any other immovable object)
Please only sign up if you fit the criteria outlined above.
The selected families will be asked to add feedback to a thread on Mumsnet over a three month period. Each month you and your family will be set a new challenge to change one habit in your energy consumption and report back on how you're finding it.
Every MNer who takes part and who adds at least 3 sets of feedback will receive a £100 John Lewis voucher as a thank you.
So, if you'd like to take part and believe you might be eligible to have smart meters installed, please sign up here.
We will be in touch with those selected in the next couple of weeks.
Thanks and good luck,
MNHQ
PS - even if you're not selected you can apply for your own British Gas smart meter here