Affordable energy for all
At British Gas, one of our main concerns is affordable energy for all. This means making a positive impact on our customers’ quality of life and diminishing fuel poverty in the communities where we operate, as well as helping all our customers to reduce their energy bills. In difficult economic times, we believe that all UK citizens, irrespective of circumstance, should have access to safe, cleaner and affordable energy.
Energy efficiency is essential to saving money at home and with energy efficiency products; you can make considerable savings on your home energy bill. For example, loft insulation could save you up to £175 and cavity wall insulation up to £135 every year.[1]
Find out more by calling 0800 072 8629.
At British Gas, we are committed to providing the best service possible to our customers, especially those with specific requirements. Our Here to Help teams are part of that special commitment, and are in place to support customers most in need, especially those who are elderly, disabled or chronically sick.
Help with financial support and advice
If you would like help dealing with debt and managing your money more wisely, the best places to start are independent charities such as Citizens Advice Bureau or National Debtline.
The Warm Home Discount Scheme
The Warm Home Discount (WHD) Scheme is a 4 year programme introduced in April 2011 run by the government and energy suppliers to provide rebates on the electricity bills of households that need it most in England, Scotland, and Wales.
The Warm Home Discount Scheme (WHDS) offers eligible customers a one-off payment on their electricity bill. For Winter 2012/13, this will be £130.
The WHDS separates eligible households into two groups – the ‘Core’ group and the ‘Broader’ group.
British Gas Energy Trust
The British Gas Energy Trust is an independent charitable trust set up by British Gas and independently managed by Charis Grants. Helping individuals and families meet arrears of energy charges and other household bills and costs, the Trust also seeks to fund education on debt awareness and prevention.
Carbon Emissions Reduction Target (CERT)
British Gas is the largest provider of household energy efficiency products in the UK, providing over 142.3m products within the CERT programme up to March 2011. We are committed to delivering the UK’s extended Carbon Emissions Reduction Target of 293m tonnes CO2 by December 2012.
Community Energy Savings Programme (CESP)
We are one the UK’s largest provider of energy-saving heating and insulation products within the Government's CESP programme. Working in partnership with social housing providers and local authorities, we hope to alleviate fuel poverty within the most vulnerable sections of society.
[1] Savings figure source www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/Energy-saving-assumptions, 2011. Actual savings depend on individual circumstances.
[2] Eligibility requires the customer household to include a child aged 5 years or under or for the account holder (or partner) to be in receipt of Child Tax Credit that also includes disability or severe disability element, Disability Premium, or Pensioner Premium.
[3] Household income includes War Disablement Pension, Disablement Pension Allowance and Working Tax Credit. Household income excludes Council Tax Benefit, Housing Benefit, Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance, and Child Tax Credit; and is before tax and National Insurance are deducted (gross income).
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