British Gas chief’s pay package reaches £8.2m

Chris O’Shea, the CEO of Centrica, the parent company of British Gas, has experienced an increase in his annual remuneration, reaching £8.2 million in 2023 compared to £4.5 million in 2022

Centrica acquires two solar projects in South West England

Centrica has acquired two solar and battery storage projects in the South West, adding 32MW of capacity, enough to power 7,800 homes, as part of its £4 billion green investment plan

Centrica signs solar power deal for aerospace manufacturing site

Centrica Business Solutions has finalised a solar power purchase agreement with aerospace defence manufacturer Moog Inc

Government urged to decide on Centrica’s Rough by end of 2024

The Lords Science and Technology Committee has stressed the urgent need for government action to tackle long duration energy storage challenges

British Gas secures £200m Welsh Government contract

British Gas has secured a new seven-year contract with the Welsh Government’s Warm Homes scheme, aiming to improve energy efficiency and provide support for low income households

Grants of up to £100k available for Midlands energy projects

Centrica’s Energy for Tomorrow social impact fund is calling for applications from social enterprises, charities, and non-profits in the Midlands

Centrica unveils 20MW hydrogen-ready project at former gas-fired power station

Centrica has completed construction on a 20MW hydrogen-blend-ready gas-fired peaking plant in Redditch, Worcestershire

Unite calls for public ownership over Centrica profits

Unite’s General Secretary has stated that public ownership is the only viable solution to prevent households and businesses from “being ripped off by the profiteers”

British Gas profits increase ten-fold

British Gas has reported a ten-fold increase in profits for 2023, reaching £750 million, attributed to regulator Ofgem allowing the recovery of £500 million in losses incurred after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Centrica boss calls for social tariff

Chris O’Shea advocates for a social tariff to assist financially strained consumers, as British Gas reports an increase in profits