It might seem surprising given the UK’s recent extreme weather, but 2011 was one of the driest years on record. Great for summer holidays perhaps, but the lack of water...
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January 27th, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Blog, Green, Innovation, Smarter Living, technology
Combat predicted UK water shortages with the Water Saver
January 26th, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Blog, Community, Guest Blogger, Swimming
Swimming for the body conscious
Most of us have experienced periods during our lives where we’ve become body conscious. These issues may have occurred for a number of reasons but rest assured we all have...
January 25th, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Blog, Energy, Gas, Home
Guest Blog: Why We Need To Use Energy More Sustainably
A recent article (1) by evolutionary psychologist Dr Val Curtis highlighted four basic reasons why we consume (the examples are hers):
- to meet basic needs (food, fuel, transport)
- to hoard (shoes, wine,...
January 24th, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Energy, Fashion, Green, Home, Innovation
Slick bike storage aiding the two-wheeled revolution
As populations grow, modern living seems to be all about trying to fit more and more into increasingly small spaces, and as many of you start to ditch your cars...
January 23rd, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Blog, Electricity, Energy, Green, Innovation, Micro Generation, Solar, technology
Power from the sun, on the run
Between smartphones, laptops, ipads and ipods, the 21st century is all about being constantly switched on and hooked up, and there’s nothing more frustrating than when a dead battery takes...
January 21st, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Uncategorized
How British Gas is helping consumers manage their energy bills – during Big Energy Week and beyond
Big Energy Week has seen British Gas, Britain’s biggest supplier of gas and electricity, work with the Citizen’s Advice Bureau and a range of organisations to make you aware of...
January 20th, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Blog, Competition, Electricity, Energy, Gas, Home
Win! A winter warmer pack from British Gas
Big Energy Week is all about reducing your energy usage, saving you money in the process. As the week draws to a close, hopefully you’ll be full of energy saving...
January 20th, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Blog, Customer Service, Electricity, Energy, Gas, Your Home
Are you getting the energy discounts you should?
It’s mid-January, and with the shortest days of winter behind us you may feel like the worst of the season is out of the way, but we all know that...
January 19th, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Blog, Boilers, Customer Service, Energy, Gas, Home
British Gas: Working to get you the best deal
At British Gas, we understand that the UK energy market can sometimes feel like a bit of a minefield. With so many companies competing for your attention, it might seem...
January 18th, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Blog, Energy, Gas, Home, Smarter Living
Save money now – insulate your home
Your home is leaking money. That might sound a little bit dramatic, but the truth is that a huge percentage of the UK’s homes are wasting their owners’ cash through...
January 5th, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Blog, Green, Innovation, technology
Swap your mobile phone charger for a can of soft drink…
Frustration at your mobile phone running out of battery charge is a common problem in these days. Often it seems as technology gets more and more advanced and the things...
January 6th, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Boilers, Competition, Electricity, Home, Innovation, Smart Meter
Say goodbye to appliance anxiety and WIN a pair of Cloud Nine hair straighteners!
It’s a familiar feeling that many of us know all too well. You get ready, you leave the house, you get fifteen minutes towards your destination before a lightning bolt...
January 9th, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Electricity, Energy, Green, Innovation, Smarter Living, Your Home
Smarter Living: Is it time to switch to the LifeBulb?
Banned from European manufacture or import, the lights are fading fast on traditional incandescent bulbs. As an alternative, many people have already embraced compact fluorescents (CFLs) in their homes –...
January 10th, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Blog, Electric Cars, Energy, Green, Innovation, Smarter Living
Paris electric cars driving greener future
The future of car travel is a problem that's been driving energy saving enthusiasts up the wall for decades, with electric automobiles failing to capture the attention of a mass...
January 11th, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Blog, Electricity, Energy, Green, Innovation, Solar, technology
Pacific island makes renewable a reality
Living as we do, surrounded by carbon-consuming cars, computers, kids and more, and seemingly completely dependent on fossil fuels, it's hard to imagine a world completely powered by renewable energy....
January 12th, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Electricity
British Gas Customers to benefit from immediate 5% cut in standard electricity prices
British Gas cheapest major electricity supplier in Britain
British Gas, the biggest supplier of gas and electricity to homes in Britain, has today announced an average five per cent reduction...
January 13th, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Blog, Electricity, Energy, Gas, Guest Blogger, Home, Innovation, Smart Meter, technology
Are you smart with your energy?
Playing the stock market, cooking your dinner, meeting that special someone... there’s an app for everything these days. Our techno-lifestyles have transformed the way we live, and now it’s time...
January 17th, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Energy, Smart Meter, Your Home, technology
Report shows smart meters are changing the way we think about energy
A new report has revealed that smart meters are helping to change households’ behaviour by enabling people to better manage and control their energy consumption – great news for...
January 16th, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Blog, Energy, Gas, Guest Blogger, Home
Easy New Year’s resolutions to cut your energy usage (and bills) in 2012
With the cost of living on the up, The Citizen Advice Bureau has put together Big Energy Week, a week devoted to helping you cut your energy usage, saving...
January 16th, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Electricity, Gas, Guest Blogger
British Gas topped the best buy tables more often than any other supplier during 2011
UK price comparison site Confused.com have revealed the gas & electricity suppliers topping energy best buy tables. In 2011, British Gas topped these tables more often than any other supplier.
These...