Winter Storage Boost – We’re reopening Rough, the UK’s largest gas storage facility, in time for winter.
Rough will add 50% to the country’s gas storage capability - boosting the UK’s energy security.
Find out more about how Rough will benefit the UK:
Media release: Today, we've ordered 1,000 new all-electric Vivaro-e vans from
@Vauxhall
, continuing with our commitment to electrify the 12,000
#fleet
by 2030. Read more →
#EV
‘The future of energy is already here – and businesses must adapt to get ahead.’ Our Managing Director for UK Business, Gab Barbaro, blogs from today’s Energy Live Future Conference in London.
#ELF2018
We’re working to integrate
#solar
,
#battery
and heat pump technology into our customer’s homes. Discover the ultimate intelligent home →
#NationalBatteryDay
Our Rough gas storage facility will be operational for Winter boosting the UK’s energy security. Chris O'Shea says in the long term the facility can help deliver a net zero electricity system, and help return the UK to a net energy exporter.
More →
Looking forward to discussing our 'Powering the Public Sector' report
@UKLabour
conference. Our report shows
@NHSuk
could save £187m annually, ultimately releasing more funds to invest in frontline patient care. Read more →
#LAB19
This morning, we have announced a multi-million-pound investment in Driivz -- an Israeli start-up that offers end-to-end software solutions for electric vehicle charging →
#EV
#centricainnovations
We’re working with
@CarersUK
in a bid to raise awareness of unpaid
#carers
. Looking forward to discussing with MPs today, what we do to support carers and what others can do to support the rising number of carers to remain in work.
#CarersWeek
We estimate that installing battery storage alongside all the solar panels already in UK homes could enable 4.5GW of flexible power capacity. Find out how we’re working towards this →
#NationalBatteryDay
It's crucial to support those who juggle work and caring for loved ones.
@CarersUK
latest research highlights that all the more. That's why we're calling on the Government to provide greater support for working
#carers
.
#CarersWeek
MEDIA RELEASE: Our Centrica Business Solutions team launch new electric vehicle offer designed to help businesses tackle the challenges of the
#EV
transition. Read more →
"Workplaces are making progress in recognising carers’ needs but there’s a whole load more to do". Join Nick Baird, Chair of
@CarersUK
as he talks to the
@Telegraph
about the importance of supporting
#carers
at work →
We’re working with
@LO3Energy
to deploy game changing
#blockchain
technology that will enable homes and businesses in Cornwall to buy and sell their own energy. Learn more:
We’ve signed the
@C19Pledge
to be a force for good and do all we can to tackle the
#COVID19
crisis — supporting our people, our customers, and our local communities. More on →
Ribbon cut ✂
Green generation underway 💚 ⚡
We had the most appropriate weather ☀ to officially open our first owned and operated solar farm at Codford in Wiltshire.
Yesterday we held the first
#CentricaInnovations
Active Ageing Pitch Day. Ten
#startups
from around the world had just five minutes to sell their innovation to the judges, with £100k at stake!
As
#CarersWeek
comes to an end, it's critical to remember that campaigning for greater
#carers
support must continue. That's why we're encouraging the Government, in partnership with
@CarersUK
, to introduce paid carers leave for all employers
Today, we were delighted to work with
@CarersWales
to host the launch of their Employers for Carers HUB in
#Cardiff
. The Regional Chair of our Carers Network, John Collier, shares his thoughts on what this means for working carers:
#CarersWeek2018
Excited to welcome our 10 most promising startups to our pitch day
@SciGalleryLon
today. They are pitching for a share of a £150,000 fund for proof of concept trials. Good luck everyone! For more information on the programme, click here →
We're thrilled to be one of the first organisations to be awarded the
#EmployersforCarers
Carer Confident benchmark! We're committed to supporting our employees who juggle work and caring responsibilities.
We’re delighted to be part of this ground-breaking pilot, joining forces with
@WSP_UK
to explore the opportunity to cut energy costs and carbon emissions at the
@RoyalNavy
‘s largest training base
@HMS_Collingwood
.
📢 Modern Energy Partners aims to develop integrated energy solutions to cut energy costs and carbon emissions across the public sector estate.
@cabinetofficeuk
@beisgovuk
📢 Centrica has completed the acquisition of two clean energy projects in the UK, adding 32MW of capacity to the Company’s power portfolio.
Combined, the projects create enough clean, green electricity to power 7,800 homes per year. 💚💪
Read more 👉
‘I’m a mum, I’m a worker, I’m a daughter, I’m a carer’ – Lynne explains the constant balance required for life as a carer and how the support of her manager has proved to be invaluable.
#CarersWeek2018
With Centrica’s origins in the 1812 Gas, Light and Coke Company, our people played a vital role fighting on the front line and fuelling Britain’s war effort at home. Today, we remember those who lost their lives.
#ArmisticeDay
📢 Major LNG deal helps provide long term energy security
We’ve agreed a 15-year deal with Delfin Midstream to bring 1m tonnes of LNG from the Delfin Deepwater Port - it could heat one in 20 UK homes for 15 years.
Read more 👉
“Some employers are already taking great action to support carers, for example Centrica, who are matching annual leave with paid carers leave." Read more →
@CarersUK
@PennyMordaunt
We are proud to announce two new trials with
@LO3energy
to explore how
#blockchain
technology could revolutionise the way consumers buy and sell energy. Learn more:
Excited to hear from
@JohnShultzDEB
, President of our North American business at
#CERAWeek
this morning. He’s joining experts from
@IHSMarkit
,
@Cheniere
& EQT Corp to discuss the North American Gas Market and predictions for 2019.
Introducing our new 50MW fast-response power plant in Brigg! Capable of powering around 50,000 homes, the site can be up-and-running to respond to peaks in demand within two minutes.
To us, it's so crucial to support our
#employees
who are
#carers
by offering paid carers leave and flexible working from day one of becoming a carer. The latest
@CarersUK
report shows exactly why! →
Jo Cox,
@HiveHomeUK
Commercial Director at
#BXLTS18
today discussing how smart home products can provide solutions to the elderly & carers - delivering social good, comfort & peace of mind.
We are working with
@Equinor_UK
on the development of a low-carbon
#hydrogen
production hub at our North Sea gas terminal in Easington.
The plans would be developed over the coming decade, helping support the UK meet its Net Zero goals.
Read more →
We're delighted to announce our investment in
@CarbonDynamic
, a world leader in sustainable buildings and a pioneer of smart homes →
#centricainnovations
We’re on a mission to help our customers, our colleagues and our communities run their worlds in ever more sustainable ways. Find out more about
#Ambition2030
, our goals to help create a more sustainable world.
We're proud to announce our partnership with the
@TrussellTrust
, which will see our employees volunteering with their local food banks to collect and deliver food parcels to those most in need during the Coronavirus outbreak. →
#foodbank
#Covid19
Delighted to see both Sarwjit Sambhi & Jorge Pikunic make the
@OUTstandingiB
LGBT+ Role Model 2019 list. We are committed to Diversity & Inclusion and believe in empowering every individual to bring their whole self to work.
#OUTRoleModels19
#WeAreCentrica
2019 strategic update: We’re completing our transformation towards being an international energy services and solutions provider by exiting oil & gas production, and helping our customers transition to a lower carbon future.
We did it! Congratulations to everyone involved in the
@BritishGas
and
@CarersUK
partnership
#ShareThatYou
Care campaign. We scooped the top prize for best “Marketing For Good” campaign
@DCM_cinema_news
awards last night. Find out more here →
Today’s Energy Strategy announcement is a welcome boost for renewables, nuclear and kick-starting the hydrogen economy. This will help us reduce our dependency on foreign gas and, done properly, could help make us a net exporter of energy, and boost our economy.
Madeline Starr, Director of Business Development & Innovation
@CarersUK
explains how Carers UK has worked in collaboration with Centrica to help the development of the
#HiveLink
product. She says the first conversation with someone that needs the service is vital.
#WIREDHealth
We see a future where as part of a smart home our cars can act as battery backup for homes and the grid. We are delighted to be working alongside
@ElectricNation_
@CrowdCharge
and
@wpduk
on an exciting trial of vehicle to grid technology. Find out more →
We’re all facing different challenges during
#COVID
-19 and it’s amazing to see colleagues like Binoy going above and beyond to deliver for our communities. Their efforts have seen us deliver one million meals to those most in need for
@TrussellTrust
#foodbanks
.
#volunteering
Celebrating
#100years
today, we want to recognise the talented women who keep pushing boundaries and demonstrate every day that
#STEM
jobs are not just for men! Take Nicola for example...
Time for change 💙
#Carers
like John are heroically juggling full time employment alongside their unpaid care responsibilities. That’s why we’ve created a market leading policy, providing Centrica carers with up to 30 days paid leave per year.
#carersweek
“Electric vehicles will be an important cog in the future energy ecosystem. Businesses that want to embrace EV charging at scale, need to look at the distributed energy network.” Andreas Atkins, Head of Electric Vehicles - Centrica
@AllEnergy
. Learn more:
We’re getting ready for
#INWED18
by introducing you to some of the inspirational women from across our business. Today, meet Nicola, and find out how a love of
#STEM
subjects helped her to build a career:
#ThisIsEngineering
We're proud to be supporting
#CarersRightsDay
. Our employee Carers Network is over 1,000 strong and helps provide greater understanding of the help available – as well as offering vital peer to peer support.
Today is Carers Rights Day. Hundreds of events are taking place across the UK today to help
#carers
get the support they're entitled to. Let us know what you're up to and share your photos with us on
#carersrightsday
It was a busy weekend at the
@WelshConserv
Conference. Great to spend time with
@DavidTCDavies
MP, Secretary of State for Wales, Shadow Health Minister
@russ_george
& Shadow Transport Minister
@natasghar
and talk about the
#energy
support available to customers in Wales.
Following an article by the Times which suggested failures in processes and policies by a third-party contractor, British Gas has suspended all warrant activity and will complete a thorough, and prompt, investigation.
More here -
Shine On🌞
@CSkidmoreUK
was on hand to officially open Codford Solar Farm – the first owned and operated asset under our plans to build out a portfolio of flexible energy assets.
To help celebrate
#NationalInclusionWeek
, we asked colleagues about the ‘little things’ that make their day at work and help them feel seen.
Grab a cuppa, and take three minutes to understand why The Little Things mean so much.
#WeAreCentrica
#ThisIsMe
Today we announced our investment in
@MixergyLtd
. Their intelligent hot water system combines sensors and
#IoT
technology to track hot water levels, learning the household usage habits and only heating the amount required →
#CentricaInnovations
What does the future of
#energy
look like? From a ground-breaking
#battery
project in Gateshead to a local energy market in Cornwall, we're putting communities in control and making energy more local.
Our Director for
@CentricaSoln_UK
, Alan Barlow, explains what it means to us to be involved in this pioneering project to explore how new energy technologies can cut energy costs and carbon emissions across the public sector →
As construction starts on our biggest
#batterystorage
project to date, CEO Chris O'Shea and Greg McKenna of
@CentricaSoln_UK
talk about the role of Brigg as part of a flexible energy system able to withstand the peaks and troughs associated with renewable energy.
#NetZeroTogether
We’re helping those impacted by the
#Ukraine
crisis by donating £2 million through the
@decappeal
. £1m has been sent already and we’re also matching our colleagues’ contributions up to a further £1m.
#communities