British Gas first to announce gas price cuts for over 7.5 million homes
British Gas today announced it will cut gas prices by 10% from 19 February 2009, benefiting more than 7.5million homes.
22 January 2009 – British Gas today announced it will cut gas prices by 10% from 19 February 2009, benefiting more than 7.5million homes. – View press release
Centrica acquires additional 67 per cent share in North Sea gas development
Centrica plc, has reached agreement with Hess Limited to acquire a 67 per cent interest in the undeveloped York gas fields in the Southern North Sea for £22 million.
Centrica acquires controlling interest in project to develop UK's second largest gas storage field
Centrica plc has acquired a controlling interest in a project to convert the Baird gas field in the southern North Sea into the UK's second largest gas storage facility.
Families cut energy use by 25% and carbon dioxide by 23% in British Gas' year-long Green Streets energy challenge
Sixty-four families across the country slashed their energy use as part of a year long energy efficiency challenge.
04 March 2009 – Sixty-four families across the country slashed their energy use as part of a year long energy efficiency challenge. – View press release
Direct Energy calls on Canadians to go the extra kilowatt this earth hour
Toronto, Ontario – On March 28, 2009 Direct Energy suggests Canadians take the extra step of shutting off their vampire electronics along with their lights for Earth Hour.
Direct Energy and Exceptional Innovation partner to develop consumer friendly, technology-based energy management programs
Houston, Texas – Direct Energy and Exceptional Innovation will unveil a new energy management solution.
25 March 2009 – Houston, Texas – Direct Energy and Exceptional Innovation will unveil a new energy management solution. – View press release
Double triumph shows British Gas is a great place to work
British Gas Business and British Gas Services have both been ranked among the UK's top 50 places to work.
22 May 2009 – British Gas Business and British Gas Services have both been ranked among the UK's top 50 places to work. – View press release
British Gas to acquire Energy and Building Management Solutions Limited
Centrica plc, the parent company of British Gas, announced that it has acquired Energy and Building Management Solutions Limited.
Prime Minister opens new British Gas Energy Academy
The new British Gas Energy Academy in Leicester was officially opened today by the Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
Pittsburgh To Be Green For G-20 Summit
Direct Energy Business announced plans to green the electricity usage of the city of Pittsburgh for both days of the G-20 Summit.
Venture recommendation to accept the Offer
The Venture Board recommends that if the Offer is declared wholly unconditional by Centrica, Shareholders accept the Offer, as the directors of Venture have decided that they will do in respect of their own beneficial holdings.
Sam Laidlaw joins Gordon Brown to back young Britain
Centrica chief executive Sam Laidlaw joined Prime Minister Gordon Brown today for the announcement of an expanded youth jobs scheme.
2 September 2009 – Centrica chief executive Sam Laidlaw joined Prime Minister Gordon Brown today for the announcement of an expanded youth jobs scheme. – View press release
Centrica ranked top UK utility for carbon disclosure
Centrica has been ranked the top performing UK utility by the Carbon Disclosure Project, an independent not-for-profit organisation holding the largest database of corporate climate change information in the world.
British Gas kicks off £70m energy programme to help Britain's hard-pressed communities
The first wave of energy efficiency projects, led by British Gas, will help thousands of people on low incomes cut their energy use and fuel bills.
Centrica to invest £725 million to build 270MW offshore wind farm and also announces equity partner and refinancing of existing wind portfolio
Centrica plc announced that its offshore wind project has been approved; construction is expected to begin in 2010.
28 October 2009 – Centrica plc announced that its offshore wind project has been approved; construction is expected to begin in 2010. – View press release
Centrica to complete on British Energy investment following EC decision on sale of SPE to EDF
The European Commission cleared the proposed purchase by Electricité de France SA of Centrica's majority holding in its Belgian business, SPE.
13 November 2009 – The European Commission cleared the proposed purchase by Electricité de France SA of Centrica's majority holding in its Belgian business, SPE. – View press release
Say goodbye to estimated bills with ‘EnergySmart’ from British Gas
British Gas customers can put an end to quarterly estimated bills by signing up for the company's new online EnergySmart service.
16 November 2009 – British Gas customers can put an end to quarterly estimated bills by signing up for the company's new online EnergySmart service. – View press release
British Gas to roll out smart meters across Britain
British Gas will be rolling out smart meters to homes across Britain following today's announcement by the Government that energy suppliers will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of the new technology.
