Here to help you look after your home. Welcome to The Source

We all need a bit of expert advice to keep our homes running as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Explore this section for useful articles on everything from DIY and repairs to smart tech and greener living.

Browse all content

Latest news

Updated: 26th August 2026 VAT is being removed from household electricity bills: here's what it means for you

As part of new Prime Minister Andy Burnham's pledge to help with the cost of living, the government will cut VAT on household electricity bills from 5% to 0% for six months.

Find out more

Updated: 14th October 2026 How the Iran war is impacting UK energy bills: your top questions answered

Discover clear answers to the top energy questions, including how the Middle East crisis and global events are impacting UK energy prices, bills and tariffs.

Read more

Updated: 29th May 2026 Energy Independence Bill explained: what it means for energy bills in the UK

Learn how the latest King’s Speech could impact your home, energy bills and Britain’s move away from fossil fuels.

Energy Independence Bill explained

Updated: 16th September 2026 Plug-in solar panels – what are they and how could they help cut your energy bills?

Plug in solar panels could be on sale in the UK within months. Learn how they work, new safety rules, potential savings and what the Government’s changes mean for homes.

Plug-in solar panels explained

Greener living

The latest tech, tips and tariffs to help you do your bit.

Your EV charging questions answered

We take the confusion out of keeping your electric vehicle powered up.

EV answers

How to reduce your carbon footprint at home

With a little help from Hive Heating Plus you can streamline your energy usage, save money on heating, and continue to unite in the fight against climate change.

Learn about Hive Plus

Confused by green buzzwords?

We help decode some of the language often used in sustainability.

See jargon buster

Six ways a smart home can save energy

Saving energy is good for the planet and your pocket too.

Read about smart homes

Can an EV charger increase your property’s value?

We all know getting a home charger installed can make life easier for EV drivers, but can it also make their properties more valuable?

Read more

World Environment Day

How far have we come on our journey to net zero? And what’s still to be achieved?

Find out more

3 next-level ways to get your home to net zero

We make sense of sustainability, and show you three ways in which your home can help you go green.

Find out more

Making a difference

We're always here to help.

Calling female apprentices!

We’re on a mission to get more women into careers in engineering via our award-winning apprenticeships.

Find out more

Working together to help fight hunger

Our partnership with the Trussell Trust was a way of joining forces to create something good out of the bad.

Find out more

Bright futures in engineering

Many women have joined our apprenticeship scheme – and here, three of them tell us why they decided to say ‘yes’.

Find out more

Building a greener workforce

On our drive to help customers reach Net Zero, we’re upskilling and recruiting  bright new talent to train in green skills.

Find out more

Improving our service for all

From more call centre colleagues to a brand-new app that makes managing your energy simple. Read how we’re improving our customer service.

Service you can rely on

British Gas signs up with the WSL ahead of the 2025/26 season 

As proud partner of the Barclays Women's Super League, British Gas customers and WSL fans can look forward to a host of new rewards and memorable experiences.

Find out more

Inside the Scottish Gas Women’s Scottish Cup final

This year’s final saw Celtic and Rangers reignite one of football’s fiercest rivalries. But Bring The Heat looks beyond the action on the pitch to reveal something deeper.

More about our BWSL partnership

Twenty years of the British Gas Energy Trust

For the past 20 years, the Trust has reached more than 2.2 million people with energy debt grants, funded money and energy advice services.

Learn more

Our Armed Forces Pathway

We’ve created specialist support to help ex-services personnel to transition into a civilian career with us.

Find out more

Get Set for Positive Energy

We’re on a mission to support young people and their communities to get more active, build healthy habits, and create a greener future.

Get Set for Positive Energy

Our colleague powered community programme

We’re empowering our colleagues to take the lead in how we support the communities we live and work in.

The Big Difference

Flying the flag for inclusivity

The progressive pride flag on our vans is a symbol of our commitment to be open and inclusive for all.

Find out how

How we’re caring for carers

We’re leading the way as a carer-friendly company, supporting colleagues and customers who are carers.

Read more

Tom Daley’s energy saving challenge

Kids from across the UK give Tom their top energy saving tips as  part of the Get Set for Positive Energy scheme.

Gen Alpha’s energy advice

Money and energy advice in the community

We’ve been working with the Post Office and specialist advisors from British Gas Energy Trust funded organisations to offer money and energy advice in local communities across Great Britain.

Our pop-up energy advice service

Celebrating Diversity: Centrica's Commitment to Pride

We’re proud to be a part of Pride, and to support our LGBTQ+ colleagues all year round to be their true selves.

Read more

Scottish Gas Football Camps – tackling holiday hunger for kids

Scottish Gas and the Scottish FA are transforming grassroots football! Our free holiday camps help over 1,500 kids stay active, connected and fed.

Find out more

Volunteering: A powerful force for community change

This National Volunteer Week, explore our award-winning commitment to 100,000 days of volunteering by 2030.

Reflections this Volunteer’s Week

From winning golds to going green

This initiative provides an opportunity for the athletic community to find rewarding careers, whilst attracting highly skilled individuals and their transferable skill set into the business.

Read more

Volunteering in the community

Each year colleagues that are part of the British Gas family, are given the opportunity to dedicate two days to volunteer in their local communities.

Find out more

Talking energy with Team GB

As we say ‘au revoir’ to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games we talk to Team GB athletes Tom Daley and Katarina Johnson-Thompson about getting out of the Olympic bubble and reclaiming their energy.

Read more

No place like home

Settle in and snuggle up with our handy advice and upgrades.

Are EV tariffs worth it?

Discover how EV tariffs work, their benefits, and how they can save you money on charging costs.

Learn about EV tariffs

Top five most energy-hungry electrical appliances

Want to know what appliances use the most energy in your home?

Find out more

Heat up your home in style

Say goodbye to boring radiators, and discover the cool design options to keep you warm.

Find out more

9 ways to keep your home cool

No air-con? No problem! Try our tips to stay cool when the next heatwave hits.

Cool down now

What's the ideal home temperature?

Discover the perfect home temperature for comfort and energy efficiency all year-round.

Read our guide

Winter energy support schemes

Heating a home can be expensive but there are various UK government energy support schemes that can help with cold weather payments.

Find out more

Here's how you can 'Fix it Yourself'

The tell-tale signs of common problems around the home – and how you can fix them.

 

No hot water?

If your tap’s running cold, try our troubleshooting checklist to get things flowing again.

See our checklist

What if  there’s no running water?

Find out how to fix simple plumbing issues yourself, without spending money on a call out.

Find out more

Keep one step ahead of the weather

With our top tips you'll be ready for all seasons – come rain or shine.

How to avoid frozen pipes and keep things flowing

Try our tactics to prevent your pipes from freezing in the first place. And follow our step-by-step advice on how to handle it if they do to avoid a burst pipe.

Read our guide

Get your home ready for snow

Our guide will make sure you’re ready for the white stuff before it lands.

Learn more

Prevent burst pipes

When temperatures drop, there’s a risk of pipes bursting. Find out how to avoid this happening and causing leaks, flooding and a lot of damage.

Learn more

10 tips to keep your home warm

Check out our top tips to stay cosy this winter when the temperature drops, without having to turn the heating up.

Try our tips

Get your home ready for winter

Winter-proofing your home is a lot harder once the bad weather arrives. Make sure your home’s winter-ready ahead of time with our handy guide.

See our checklist