British Gas Gives Away Low Energy Bulbs

British Gas is handing out light bulbs to UK households. This is part of a huge campaign to raise awareness about energy-saving initiatives.

Households receiving the light bulbs are encouraged to swap out their old light bulbs in an effort to reduce carbon emissions. This is one of the largest campaigns of it’s kind that the UK has ever seen.

The free light bulb campaign will be accompanied by a variety of television, print and outdoor advertising promoting the benefits of trading in old bulbs for new low energy models. Coupons will not be issued for redemption. Instead, households will receive actual light bulbs in the post.

Along with green-friendly light bulbs, energy saving fact sheets will be issued as well, giving consumers helpful tips on saving energy around the house. Each household is scheduled to receive their four low-emission light bulbs during the month of may. By distributing over fifty-two million bulbs, British Gas hopes to reduce CO2 emissions by as much as nine million tonnes through this endeavour.

By installing all four of the light bulbs, consumers can hope to save approximately £17 per household. If all thirteen million households serviced by British Gas participate, that translates into enough energy to light up over 100,000 homes for the span of a year. New and existing customers are encouraged to go paperless by signing up for British Gas’s ebill service, eliminating the need for a paper bill. Everyone who signs up will receive their four free energy-efficient light bulbs in the post.

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