Guest Post: Roger Hunt on Smart materials
Posted by British Gas in Innovation
Not everything is as it seems. The glass that was clear is suddenly opaque, sunlight is turning into elec... Read more
British Gas launches video customer service calls
Posted by British Gas in Our World, Energy, Your Bills, Innovation
Over half of the UK population have now adopted video calling, whether through Skype, Apple Facetime or another outlet into their everyday lives. Face-to-face conversations are now as easy with so... Read moreInnovation in solar shower technology could save lives
Posted by British Gas in Our World, Energy, Smarter Living, Innovation, Renewable Energy, Solar
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 i... Read moreWIN! An ECO Water-powered clock
Posted by British Gas in Our World, Energy, Renewable Energy, Your Home, Innovation
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 largest water utility work... Read moreNew molecule could be key to stopping climate change
Posted by British Gas in Our World, Smarter Living, Innovation, Renewable Energy
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 generation. Now scienti... Read moreThames Water and British Gas join forces to cut waste
Posted by British Gas in Energy, Innovation, Renewable Energy
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... Read moreCombat water shortages with the Water Saver
Posted by British Gas in Our World, Smarter Living, Innovation, Renewable Energy
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 is posing a serious probl... Read moreSlick bike storage aiding the two-wheeled revolution
Posted by British Gas in Our World, Energy, Your Home, Innovation, Renewable Energy
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 for the greener two-wheeled world of ... Read morePower from the sun, on the run
Posted by British Gas in Our World, Energy, Innovation, Renewable Energy, Solar
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 you o... Read moreReport shows smart meters are changing our approach to energy
Posted by British Gas in Energy, Your Home, Smarter Living, Innovation
A new report has revealed that smart meters are helping to change households' behaviour by enabling people to better manage and control their energy consumption – great news for UK househo... Read more