Archive for the ‘Energy’ Category

February 3rd, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Blog, Energy, Green, Innovation, Smarter Living

Solar showers that could save lives

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Following this week’s announcement of a groundbreaking partnership between British Gas and Thames Water, today the newsroom looks at another aqua-innovation: one that could have a truly global impact.

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February 3rd, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Competition, Energy, Green, Home, Innovation, technology

WIN! An ECO Water-powered clock

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This week saw British Gas launch a ground-breaking partnership with Thames Water. The first of its kind in the UK, the deal will see the UK’s biggest energy company and...

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February 1st, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Blog, Boilers, Customer Service, Energy, Gas, Home

Get the right boiler cover with these easy tips

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Boiler insurance, while not a legal requirement, is something that every UK household should seriously consider. The small investment is worth it for the peace of mind alone, let alone...

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January 30th, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Energy

Response to Fuel Poverty Protests at British Gas Headquarters

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Following the arrival of a small number of people at our company headquarters this morning to demonstrate against fuel poverty, our priority is to ensure the safety of our employees,...

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January 25th, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Blog, Energy, Gas, Home

Guest Blog: Why We Need To Use Energy More Sustainably

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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,...

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January 24th, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Energy, Fashion, Green, Home, Innovation

Slick bike storage aiding the two-wheeled revolution

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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...

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January 23rd, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Blog, Electricity, Energy, Green, Innovation, Micro Generation, Solar, technology

Power from the sun, on the run

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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...

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January 20th, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Blog, Competition, Electricity, Energy, Gas, Home

Win! A winter warmer pack from British Gas

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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...

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January 20th, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Blog, Customer Service, Electricity, Energy, Gas, Your Home

Are you getting the energy discounts you should?

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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...

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January 19th, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Blog, Boilers, Customer Service, Energy, Gas, Home

British Gas: Working to get you the best deal

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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...

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