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British Gas and Barclays launch energy efficiency expo in Plymouth

British Gas and Barclays are running a series of free events to help Plymouth residents explore how to make their homes more energy efficient.

The ‘Exploring Home Energy Efficiency Exhibition’ takes place across six weeks, running until 9th December in the Plymouth City Centre Barclays branch during opening hours. The events will showcase some of the technology that could help...

British Gas heat pump project to reduce energy bills for East Devon Council Tenants

British Gas is working with East Devon District Council on an ambitious heat pump installation project, to reduce energy bills for residents and deliver a significant reduction in carbon emissions.

Between now and the end of March, 78 houses and bungalows in Lyme Regis, Exeter and Axminister will have their solid fuel heating and immersion systems replaced with low carbon alternatives...

Help is on hand for people struggling with energy debt

As new research today (Friday 27th February) reveals people in Plymouth are unlikely to seek help if they’re struggling to pay their energy bills, British Gas is urging residents who need help to access the support and services available in the city to assist them.

A study has found over two thirds of people would rather wait until they should have paid their bills before seeking any...

£25m Plymouth investment helps British Gas meet new energy efficiency target four months early

A £25 million scheme delivered by British Gas across Plymouth to make homes warmer and to lower the cost of energy bills, has helped the company meet its Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) four months early.

The three year investment from British Gas to carry out energy efficiency measures across the city, is helping social housing tenants obtain heavily discounted solid wall insulation...

Plymouth homes to become most energy efficient with £4.9m makeover

British Gas, Plymouth City Council (PCC) and Plymouth Energy Community (PEC) have announced a new energy makeover to offer private home owners in Plymouth solid wall insulation, via a £4.2million investment.

The new private scheme is part funded by British Gas’ Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) and the Government’s Green Deal Community Fund awarded to PCC. This follows the ongoing 4,...

Thousands of Plymouth tenants to get £50m home improvements

Thousands of Plymouth Community Homes (PCH) tenants could soon enjoy lower energy bills thanks to a new scheme to upgrade their homes.

PCH has announced that it is joining forces with British Gas to insulate around 10,000 homes – nearly 70 per cent of its stock – over the next eight years.

PCH will insulate the homes with either external or cavity wall insulation.

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