CHESHIRE green technology group VPhase has secured an agreement with British Gas Services that could see its products installed in millions of UK and US homes.
British Gas is to trial several VPhase devices, which are designed to help people save energy by keeping the voltage of the electricity in their homes at steady levels.
If successful, the Memorandum of Understanding announced yesterday could lead to a supply and distribution agreement to offer VPhase products to all British Gas customers.
British Gas is expecting to spend up to £1bn on domestic energy efficiency measures over the next three years. Capenhurst-based VPhase will also work with British Gas owner Centrica on how its products could be introduced to the North American market .
VPhase says its first product, the VX1, can reduce electricity usage by 10% and save householders up to £50 a year on bills.
