British Gas to offer green utilities
Published On 19 April 2007
The news that one of the UK's biggest utility suppliers will offer customers the chance to buy greener alternatives has been welcomed by consumer groups.British Gas announced that it will launch a new business to offer people green, low-carbon utilities. The new company will be called British Gas New Energy and will not only provide energy, but also advise customers and businesses on how to make their property more efficient.
"We are already the biggest supplier of green electricity to UK homes and have the lowest carbon intensity of any UK energy supplier," said Sam Laidlaw, chief executive of British Gas parent company Centrica.
"We can use our expertise in the green energy sector to help homeowners significantly reduce their impact on the environment and take a lead in this rapidly growing new business area."
Geoff Slaughter, the energy product manager at uSwitch.com, said the move was "very welcome". He added: "While other suppliers are making similar forays into the green arena British Gas must be applauded for taking a bigger, bolder step.
"The message coming through from consumers is absolutely clear - they are ready, willing and able to do their bit to help tackle climate change, but are sorely in need of a helping hand from suppliers."
