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In the press: British Gas answers Guardian Money readers' questions

The Guardian - Money 11 May 2013

13 May 2013

Ian Peters, Head of Residential Energy answers readers questions about energy matters.

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In the press: Smart meters signal new era for utilities

FT.com video

08 Apr 2013

Household consumption of electricity is being measured by smart metering technology, changing the relationship between supplier and consumer. Marc England of British Gas and Bryan Glick of Computer Weekly talk to the FT's Daniel Garrahan about how the technology is transforming the energy sector, and whether concerns over privacy and data protection are justified.

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Positions: Energy security (PDF 0.06Mb)

13 Mar 2013

Energy security is vital to the UK and as we move from being a net exporter to a net importer of gas three forces are coming together as the energy trilemma – an increasingly volatile world energy market; our commitment to make reductions in carbon emissions; and our obligation to ensure that energy remains affordable

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Positions: Nuclear power (PDF 0.07Mb)

13 Mar 2013

The UK faces an energy gap in the future, coupled with the global need to ensure energy contributes less to climate change. Nuclear energy is a source of generation that can address both of these challenges.

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In the press: Get out your mobile and lower your fuel bill

Opinion piece in The Times by Sam Laidlaw, Chief Executive of Centrica

28 Feb 2013

In recent days we’ve been presented with a stark picture of Britain’s energy future. We do face a very challenging energy landscape. But there are solutions and some of them lie in the hands - and pockets - of our customers.

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