Local Assembly Member Paul Davies AM recently took part in a cookery demonstration held by Smart Energy GB to highlight the benefits of smart meters to people across Wales. Mr Davies joined fellow AMs in a bid to cook a plate of pancakes using the least amount of electricity. His culinary efforts cost 2p in energy, compared to the average plate of pancake cooking which cost 2.19p. A smart meter was used to measure the AM’s energy usage, displaying the results in pounds and pence on a digital display.

With more than 8.6 million smart meters already installed across Great Britain, Paul is looking forward to seeing smart meters help people to monitor their energy usage across Preseli Pembrokeshire. Those who have upgraded to a smart meter are already feeling the benefits. Three quarters of people who have a smart meter say they would recommend one to family and friends, with a similar proportion (80 per cent) taking steps to cut down on their energy usage.

After hearing more about the technology from Smart Energy GB, the voice of the smart meter rollout, Mr Davies said: “As a smart meter user, I’m more than happy to promote this technology. Through taking part in this cookery demonstration, not only was I able to get in a bit of flipping practice before Shrove Tuesday, but I was once again able to see first-hand how smart meters will give us all much more control of what we spend on gas and electricity, and finally put an end to estimated bills. Therefore, I would encourage all my constituents to call their energy supplier today and ask for an appointment to get their own smart meter fitted.”