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The business was founded in 1990 in [[Newcastle upon Tyne]] to administer the Home Energy Efficiency Scheme in the local area.<ref name=history>[http://www.eaga.com/about/history.htm Eaga: History]</ref> In 2000 it was restructured to become an employee owned business.<ref name=history/> In 2005 it acquired Millfold<ref name=history/> and in 2006 it acquired Everwarm and established HEAT.<ref name=history/> In 2008 the [[British Broadcasting Corporation|BBC]] appointed Eaga its preferred supplier for the Digital Switchover Help Scheme.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2008/02_february/11/help.shtml |title=BBC appoints Eaga as the preferred supplier to the Digital Switchover Help Scheme |publisher=BBC |date=2008-02-11 |accessdate=2008-10-08}}</ref> |
The business was founded in 1990 in [[Newcastle upon Tyne]] to administer the Home Energy Efficiency Scheme in the local area.<ref name=history>[http://www.eaga.com/about/history.htm Eaga: History]</ref> In 2000 it was restructured to become an employee owned business.<ref name=history/> In 2005 it acquired Millfold<ref name=history/> and in 2006 it acquired Everwarm and established HEAT.<ref name=history/> In 2008 the [[British Broadcasting Corporation|BBC]] appointed Eaga its preferred supplier for the Digital Switchover Help Scheme.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2008/02_february/11/help.shtml |title=BBC appoints Eaga as the preferred supplier to the Digital Switchover Help Scheme |publisher=BBC |date=2008-02-11 |accessdate=2008-10-08}}</ref> In 2010, Eaga and HomeSun, a free solar energy company formed a partnership. Eaga is HomeSun's exculsive solar PV installer across the country. |
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In 2010 Eaga moved a number of their Newcastle staff to [[Partnership House]] in [[Gosforth]], a building built by the troubled [[Northern Rock]] bank, and purchased by [[Newcastle City Council]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.eaga.com/media/news/new-offices-eaga |title=New offices for Eaga |publisher=eaga |date=2009-04-22 |accessdate=2009-04-23}}</ref> In December 2010 Eaga announced that it would be cutting 700 jobs across the country due to government cutbacks in the Warm Front grant.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north-east-news/evening-chronicle-news/2010/12/14/tyneside-firm-eaga-reveals-major-job-cuts-72703-27822872/ |title=Tyneside firm Eaga reveals major job cuts|publisher=Evening Chronicle |date=2010-12-14 |accessdate=2011-01-02}}</ref> |
In 2010 Eaga moved a number of their Newcastle staff to [[Partnership House]] in [[Gosforth]], a building built by the troubled [[Northern Rock]] bank, and purchased by [[Newcastle City Council]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.eaga.com/media/news/new-offices-eaga |title=New offices for Eaga |publisher=eaga |date=2009-04-22 |accessdate=2009-04-23}}</ref> In December 2010 Eaga announced that it would be cutting 700 jobs across the country due to government cutbacks in the Warm Front grant.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north-east-news/evening-chronicle-news/2010/12/14/tyneside-firm-eaga-reveals-major-job-cuts-72703-27822872/ |title=Tyneside firm Eaga reveals major job cuts|publisher=Evening Chronicle |date=2010-12-14 |accessdate=2011-01-02}}</ref> |
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| Company type | Public (LSE: EAGA) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Energy |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Charles Berry, Chairman Drew Johnson, CEO |
| Revenue | £738.9 million (2009)[1] |
| £37.5 million (2009)[1] | |
| £27.0 million (2009)[1] | |
| Website | www.eaga.com |
Eaga plc (LSE: EAGA) is a leading British-based provider of energy efficiency products. It is headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne.
History
The business was founded in 1990 in Newcastle upon Tyne to administer the Home Energy Efficiency Scheme in the local area.[2] In 2000 it was restructured to become an employee owned business.[2] In 2005 it acquired Millfold[2] and in 2006 it acquired Everwarm and established HEAT.[2] In 2008 the BBC appointed Eaga its preferred supplier for the Digital Switchover Help Scheme.[3] In 2010, Eaga and HomeSun, a free solar energy company formed a partnership. Eaga is HomeSun's exculsive solar PV installer across the country.
In 2010 Eaga moved a number of their Newcastle staff to Partnership House in Gosforth, a building built by the troubled Northern Rock bank, and purchased by Newcastle City Council.[4] In December 2010 Eaga announced that it would be cutting 700 jobs across the country due to government cutbacks in the Warm Front grant.[5]
Operations
The Company is organised into the following segments:[6]
- Carbon services
- Heating & renewables
- Managed services
Structure
The business is organised into three activities:
- Government contracts
- Installation services
- Specialist support services
References
- ^ a b c Annual Report 2009
- ^ a b c d Eaga: History
- ^ "BBC appoints Eaga as the preferred supplier to the Digital Switchover Help Scheme". BBC. 2008-02-11. Retrieved 2008-10-08.
- ^ "New offices for Eaga". eaga. 2009-04-22. Retrieved 2009-04-23.
- ^ "Tyneside firm Eaga reveals major job cuts". Evening Chronicle. 2010-12-14. Retrieved 2011-01-02.
- ^ Annual Report