Centrica plc is a British multinational energy and services company headquartered in Windsor, England. The company operates across energy supply, services and solutions, delivering gas and electricity to residential, commercial and industrial customers. In addition to commodity supply, Centrica offers a range of services such as boiler installation and maintenance, smart home technology, and energy efficiency solutions through its field-based engineering teams.
Established in 1997 following the demerger of British Gas, Centrica has evolved through strategic acquisitions and divestments to focus on core markets and capabilities. Key business units include British Gas in the United Kingdom and Ireland, Direct Energy in North America, and Centrica Business Solutions, which provides energy management and distributed energy services to corporate clients. The company also invests in low-carbon technologies and renewable energy projects as part of its transition strategy.
Centrica serves millions of residential and business customers in the UK, Ireland, the United States and Canada. Its customer-facing brands offer a combination of supply, installation and maintenance work, supported by an extensive network of engineers and customer service teams. The company is led by Chief Executive Officer Chris O’Shea, with Ben van Beurden serving as Chairman of the Board, guiding its long-term growth and transformation initiatives.
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