Smart energy tariffs and greener home solutions
Our smart tariffs and greener energy solutions can help you take steps to reduce your bills and your carbon footprint. Together we can make energy work better.
First steps to make your home more energy efficient
Smart meters are at the heart of a greener energy network. They reduce waste and maximise use of renewable energy sources.
Get smart meters
Having smart meters helps you track your usage. You’ll know how much energy your household is using and when.
Half-price electricity with PeakSave
Join hundreds of thousands of customers using their smart meters to save money with PeakSave.
Next step – explore our greener home solutions
We’ve looked after Britain’s homes for over 200 years. But today we’re focused on getting them ready for a greener future. We can help you reduce your home’s carbon footprint through energy-efficient home improvements.
Ready for smart energy tariffs?
If you have greener home solutions from us, Hive, or selected partners -and get your energy from British Gas - you can unlock some of our best smart tariffs. These options are available for future customers too.
EV tariff
If you’ve got an Electric Vehicle (EV) and already have an EV charger you can get cheap electricity overnight and charge your car for less.
Get your personalised savings estimate with our new EV tariff savings calculator.
SEG tariff
Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) pays homes for excess energy generated from renewable technologies like solar panels. Get your electricity from us and we’ll give you our best export rate.
Hive Solar Saver offer
Designed for customers who have solar panels or batteries installed by Hive after 22nd May 2024. Our Hive Solar Saver offers savings of up to 25% off electricity usage.
Air source heat pump offer
Switching to an energy efficient heat pump can help cut your annual energy bills. Customers who choose us for installation and their electricity could save up to £4681 in the first 12 months of use. Offer is subject to availability and can be removed at any time.
Mixergy Extra
Exclusively for customers with a Mixergy hot water cylinder. If you haven’t already, switch to British Gas for your electricity and once you’ve signed up to the Mixergy Extra offer, we’ll credit your account with £40 over 12 months.
£60 energy bill credit with Hive Plus
The ultimate in smart heating, Hive Plus works with Hive thermostats to give you personalised savings tips tailored to your home. Join now for an exclusive offer of £60 bill credit2 with any fixed British Gas dual fuel tariff – so being a member won’t leave you out of pocket. That’s the Hive Plus Promise.
Economy 7 Dimplex Quantum tariff
Does your home have Dimplex Quantum Storage heaters? You can get a cheaper electricity night rate between 12.30 am – 7.30 am every night with our Economy 7 Dimplex Quantum tariff.
Understand more about energy efficiency
For more information about saving money and making the most of renewable energy and learning more about making your home sustainable take a look at:
Our smart energy partnerships
We’re working with a number of companies to help bring smart energy solutions to all homes. Here are some of our exciting partnerships.
Samsung SmartThings app
We’ve partnered with Samsung to help customers control energy use and set targets. By downloading the Samsung SmartThings app you can link your energy account and PeakSave events to selected Samsung appliances. It’s all at your fingertips, through your Apple or Android smartphone or tablet.
Ripple Energy
We’ve teamed up with Ripple Energy as one of its energy suppliers. With Ripple Energy, you could co-own new wind farms and solar parks with other customers. After you’ve bought, and the project starts generating electricity, we’ll apply the savings to your British Gas bills monthly.
Additional information
Up to £468 save made up of three areas. Up to £260 energy saving: Based on medium household consumption (11,500 kwh annual usage) and no gas used for cooking vs SVT price cap (October 2024). Up to £92 saving vs D-rated boiler: Based on medium household consumption vs. British Gas heat pump installation with 350% efficiency. Up to £116 Standard charge saving: 95% of our installations make the property gas free. On average, a £116 annual saving is possible by capping a gas meter, removing the standing charge.
To be eligible for the Hive Plus Promise Energy Credit your British Gas energy account must start with "A" or "BGX". Your Hive Plus membership and energy tariff must be active for 30 days and we must have received your first payment. Single fuel customers receive a credit of £30. Excludes pre-payment customers.