Tag Archives: Centrica

Rough Gas Storage Facility Supports UK’s Winter Energy Needs with Record Fill and Increased Production

(IN BRIEF) Centrica’s Rough gas storage facility in the UK has played a vital role in meeting the country’s energy needs during the November 2024 cold snap, pumping 4.35 Bcf of gas into the National Transmission System, powering up to … Read the full press release

Centrica Acquires Belgian Battery Storage Project to Expand Green Energy Investments

(IN BRIEF) Centrica has acquired the Terhills battery storage project, an 18 MW facility in Belgium, from venture capital firm LRM as part of its strategy to boost green energy investments. The site, operational since 2018, has been optimised by … Read the full press release

Bord Gáis Energy Acquires Swyft Energy to Boost Solar PV Solutions and Drive Renewable Transition

(IN BRIEF) Bord Gáis Energy has acquired Swyft Energy, a leading Irish solar PV provider, to enhance its green energy offerings for residential, business, and agricultural customers. This acquisition, subject to regulatory approval, strengthens Bord Gáis Energy’s capabilities with Swyft … Read the full press release

Centrica and First Bus Partner to Expand EV Charging Access, Advancing UK Fleet Decarbonisation

(IN BRIEF) Centrica and First Bus have launched a partnership granting Centrica access to First Bus’s EV charging infrastructure, beginning at the Leicester depot. This collaboration supports both companies’ emission reduction targets and allows Centrica engineers to extend service reach … Read the full press release

Hive and Zapmap Collaborate to Simplify Electric Vehicle Charging with New Customer Incentives

(IN BRIEF) Hive has partnered with Zapmap, the leading UK electric vehicle (EV) public charging service, to enhance charging accessibility for EV drivers. Starting next year, new Hive EV customers will receive £20 in charging credits for use at Zap-Pay … Read the full press release

British Gas Joins Forces with Leading Partners to Pave the Way for Decarbonizing Social Housing

(IN BRIEF) British Gas has joined a consortium with NatWest, Places for People, Sero, and Tallarna to pilot a new approach to decarbonizing up to 1,000 social housing units. The initiative will test financial models that make retrofitting more affordable, … Read the full press release

British Gas Extends PeakSave Offer to Support Fans During Paris 2024 Olympics

(IN BRIEF) British Gas is extending its PeakSave offer to provide half-price electricity to customers during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, from 28th July to 8th September. The offer, available every Sunday and on two Saturdays, encourages homeowners to use … Read the full press release

British Gas to Hire and Train 300 New Apprentices to Support Net Zero Goals

(IN BRIEF) British Gas is set to hire and train 300 new apprentices to enhance its customer-facing teams and support the UK’s net zero ambitions. The initiative focuses on engineering and customer service roles, with a commitment to diversity and … Read the full press release

Centrica Launches Energised Futures to Simplify and Affordable Energy for Consumers

(IN BRIEF) Centrica has introduced Energised Futures, a new start-up venture aimed at simplifying and reducing the cost of energy for consumers. The venture will combine research, innovation, and development expertise from various Centrica brands, including British Gas and Hive, … Read the full press release

British Gas Introduces Lowest Heat Pump Rate to Encourage Adoption of Low Carbon Technology

(IN BRIEF) British Gas has launched the UK’s lowest heat pump rate, aiming to promote the adoption of low carbon technology and make heat pumps more affordable for households. With potential savings of up to £450, the initiative targets reducing … Read the full press release

British Gas Launches ‘You Pay: We Pay’ Initiative to Combat Fuel Poverty Among Customers

(IN BRIEF) British Gas has introduced a pioneering ‘You Pay: We Pay’ scheme, dedicating £15 million to assist customers struggling with fuel poverty by matching their energy payments over a six-month period. This initiative, launching in June, proactively identifies and … Read the full press release

British Homes Lack Energy Efficiency Clarity, Reveals New Research by British Gas

(IN BRIEF) New research conducted by British Gas has unveiled confusion among British homeowners when it comes to addressing energy efficiency in their homes, especially as colder months approach. Only 42% of Brits believe their homes are energy efficient, and … Read the full press release

Centrica and Mitsubishi Power Collaborate on Europe’s First Ammonia-Fired Power Plant in Ireland

(IN BRIEF) Centrica and Mitsubishi Power Europe have joined forces to explore the development of Europe’s inaugural ammonia-fired power generation facility at Bord Gáis Energy’s Whitegate CCGT power station in Cork, Ireland. This groundbreaking project aims to leverage low carbon … Read the full press release

British Gas and Dimplex Launch Innovative 5G-Enabled Electric Storage Heating Tariff

(IN BRIEF) British Gas and Dimplex have collaborated to introduce the British Gas Dimplex Quantum Tariff, a groundbreaking electric storage heating tariff designed for use with the Dimplex Quantum Storage Heater. This advanced heating solution offers lower rates than typical … Read the full press release

Centrica y Vodafone firman un importante PPA para cinco parques solares en Inglaterra

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Centrica y Vodafone han firmado un Acuerdo de Compra de Energía con MYTILINEOS S.A para la producción de cinco parques solares en construcción en Inglaterra, que generarán un total de 216 GWh de electricidad y desplazarán más … Read the full press release

Centrica and Vodafone Sign Major PPA for Five Solar Farms in England

(IN BRIEF) Centrica and Vodafone have signed a Power Purchase Agreement with MYTILINEOS S.A for the output from five solar farms under construction in England, which will generate a total of 216GWh of electricity and displace more than 53,000 tonnes … Read the full press release

Centrica launches new Fleet Charging Management System that breaks down barriers in accessing public charging networks

(PRESS RELEASE) WINDSOR, 11-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — British multinational energy and services company Centrica announces the launch of its new Fleet Charging Management System that answers the question of what happens when drivers need to charge their commercial vehicles while … Read the full press release

British Gas and Vauxhall to offer 30k miles of free electricity to Corsa-e customers

British Gas to offer free chargers with expert installation by their engineers to Vauxhall EV customers Vauxhall Corsa-e customers will also get 30k worth of free miles paid as a credit on their electricity account with a British Gas time … Read the full press release

Virgin Media and Scope #WorkWithMe community grows as more inclusive employers joins campaign to address UK’s disability employment crisis

100+ businesses have committed to becoming a more inclusive employer of disabled people including Deloitte, Ford and Unilever More businesses urged to join the #WorkWithMe forum to support disabled people More than a million disabled jobseekers have accessed key employment … Read the full press release

Centrica champions on climate change disclosure

(PRESS RELEASE) WINDSOR, UK, 21-Jan-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Multinational energy and services Centrica proves itself once again to be the world leader for strategic action on climate change, said by CDP Worldwide. Based on the climate change report in 2019 … Read the full press release