Archive for the ‘Green’ 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 2nd, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Green, Innovation, Smarter Living, Uncategorized

New molecule could hold the key to holding back climate change

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Climate change is without doubt one of the biggest challenges to face humanity this century. Wherever you stand on the debate, it’s one that has captivated the minds of a...

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January 31st, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Green, Innovation, Your Home

Thames Water and British Gas join forces to combat water and energy waste

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With a drought expected this summer and many homes lacking basic energy efficiency measures, we're teaming up with Britain's biggest water utility to help customers save money by using 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

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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 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 11th, 2012 - Posted by British Gas in Blog, Electricity, Energy, Green, Innovation, Solar, technology

Pacific island makes renewable a reality

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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....

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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...

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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?

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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 –...

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