http://www.opusenergy.com/ RSS Feed for news updates en-gb Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Refresh CMS 2.7.60 kerry.poulter@opusenergy.com kerry.poulter@opusenergy.com 158 84 http://www.opusenergy.com/ http://www.opusenergy.com/images/logocom.gif http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-119/item_action-view_item/item-motivating-employees-on-a-budget/ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT With UK SMEs weathering the economic downturn, how can businesses keep their employees motivated and culture a sense of community when budgets are as tight as they have ever been? http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-118/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-invoices-are-changing/ Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT As part of Opus Energy's investment in continual development, Opus are launching a new look invoice. From 18th January all customers will receive their invoices in the new clearer and easier to understand format. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-117/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-launches-gas-market-service/ Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT In response to customer demand, the UKs largest independent business energy supplier, Opus Energy, has expanded its market portfolio to offer a new gas service to small and medium (SME) businesses. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-116/item_action-view_item/item-all-around-glory-at-the-world-championships-as-daniel-keatings-takes-the-silver-medal/ Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Gymnast, Daniel Keatings, made history at the World Championships, winning Britains first ever silver medal in the mens All Around final, on Thursday 15th October at Londons O2 Arena. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-115/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-sponsors-two-employees-to-run-the-new-york-marathon/ Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Two Opus Energy employees are aiming to raise £3000 for a local charity by running the New York Marathon on Sunday 1st November. Their challenge will form part of a wider pledge by Opus Energy to raise £10,000 for the Friends of Cynthia Spencer Hospice. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-114/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-sponsors-great-olympic-hope/ Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy is proud to announce its sponsorship of one of Britains most promising young hopes for London 2012, Northamptonshire-based gymnast Daniel Keatings. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-113/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-to-exhibit-at-the-energy-event-2009/ Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Visit us on stand number 258 to meet the team, see product demonstrations and have the opportunity to win a Nintendo Wii. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-112/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-wins-supply-contract-with-leading-uk-retailer-john-lewis/ Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT John Lewis deal part of £20m new customer growth for Opus Corporate Solutions. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-111/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-launches-new-business-energy-advice-website/ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy urges businesses not to overlook the savings that can be made through proactive electricity management. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-110/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energys-managing-director-talks-to-utility-week/ Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Read Charlie Crossley Cooke's interview with Utility Week - "Consumers just want energy suppliers to get the basics right" http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-109/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-agrees-new-smart-meter-partnership-for-business-customers/ Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy has expanded its portfolio of smart meter providers through a new partnership with Stark. The deal will help Opus Energy continue to fulfil its commitment to its business customers by providing smart meters free of charge. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-108/item_action-view_item/item-northampton-employees-aim-to-the-beat-credit-crunch-by-pledging-10000-for-the-cynthia-spencer-hospice/ Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Through a variety of quirky and innovative fundraising initiatives Opus Energy plan to raise £10,000 for local charity. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-107/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-signs-halfords-to-reach-a-total-of-50000-uk-business-sites/ Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Independent supplier fuels business growth through product innovation http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-106/item_action-view_item/item-changes-to-the-climate-change-levy/ Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT From 1st April 2009 the rate for Climate Change Levy charged by Her Majesties Revenue & Customs will increase from 0.456p/kWh to 0.470p/kWh. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-105/item_action-view_item/item-small-businesses-to-slash-advertising-and-travel-spend/ Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Nearly 40% of Britain's small businesses are planning to cut their budgets for advertising and business travel (37%) in order to weather the recession, a new survey has found. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-104/item_action-view_item/item-baby-boomers-most-efficient-at-cutting-energy-costs-during-recession/ Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Over 55s are 25% more likely to shrink their monthly bills by being energy efficient than the younger generation, according to a new survey from Opus Energy. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-103/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-helps-sandwell-homes-reduce-its-carbon-footprint/ Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Cleaner energy and smart meters support the housing association's eco-friendly goal. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-102/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-helps-businesses-profit-from-their-wind-turbines/ Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Eagle Power recommends the Opus buy-back initiative to customers. Opus Energy is helping UK wind turbine owners to sell the excess energy they generate for profit. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-101/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-employees-raise-over-9500-running-the-new-york-marathon-for-the-nspcc/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Four intrepid team members of Opus Energy are recovering from their heroic efforts of running the New York Marathon this Sunday 2nd November. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-100/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-celebrates-first-year-success-of-its-uk-market-first-energy-purchasing-solution/ Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Opus Evolution was launched just over 12 months ago but is already responsible for 25% of its turnover and has added over 3,000 sites through new customers. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-99/item_action-view_item/item-opus-steers-a-steady-course/ Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy, the leading independent supplier of electricity to UK businesses, has announced a pre-tax profit for the year ended 31st March 2008 of £6.5 million up from £2.7 million in the previous period. Turnover in the period increased 31% to £92 million. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-98/item_action-view_item/item-changes-to-consumer-representation-within-the-electricity-industry/ Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT October 2008 sees the government introduce important changes to consumer representation. The new measures replace Energywatch with three separate organisations to look after specific roles continuing to offer consumers an effective support package. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-97/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-are-to-exhibit-at-the-energy-event-2008/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Energy Event is the UK's only annual exhibition and conference which focuses solely on energy procurement, management and efficiency. Visit us at stand number 258 http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-95/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-drives-business-forward-with-firstgroup-contract/ Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Britain's largest transport operator, FirstGroup plc, has signed an electricity supply agreement with Opus Energy. First's 600 UK sites will benefit from Opus Energy's dynamic approach to energy management which includes access to wholesale energy prices, a cleaner energy supply, and the technology to help keep energy consumption to a minimum. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-94/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-brings-stagecoach-on-board-with-innovative-purchasing-solution/ Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy has won a £3.5m contract to supply electricity to the UK bus operations of leading national bus company Stagecoach. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-93/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-takes-energy-purchasing-to-the-next-level/ Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy has today unveiled new enhancements to the Opus Evolution product giving customers greater control over energy portfolio. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-92/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-makes-strides-for-nspcc-northampton-staff-raise-over-2000-in-charity-walk-for-childrens-charity/ Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT For the second year running, Opus Energy's staff have gone the extra mile for charity by taking part in the Waendel Walk in Wellingborough. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-91/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-holds-the-key-to-housing-association-partnerships/ Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy has secured a contract to supply part of the energy requirement for the Metropolitan Housing Group with electricity for a second year running, proving that excellent and bespoke customer service is the key to doing business with housing associations. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-90/item_action-view_item/item-changes-to-the-climate-change-levy/ Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT From 1st April 2008 the rate for Climate Change Levy charged by Her Majesties Revenue & Customs will increase from 0.441p/kWh to 0.456p/kWh. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-89/item_action-view_item/item-reuters-chooses-local-green-energy-to-power-its-business-opus-energy-to-procure-renewable-energy-for-reuters-south-west-offices-from-cornish-wind-farm/ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy is working with international newswire Reuters to supply its offices in Devon and Cornwall with 100% renewable energy from a local wind farm. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-88/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-sources-smart-meters-with-bglobal/ Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy has today collaborated with Bglobal plc (AIM: BGBL), the leading smart metering and energy data services company in a £3m deal which will see Opus Energy continue to fulfil its commitment to become the first energy company in the UK to offer smart meters free to all its customers. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-87/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-teams-up-with-cornwall-light-and-power/ Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy has joined forces with Cornwall Light and Power to secure the entire output of Renewable Obligation Certificates from the High Sharpley wind farm and Goonhilly Wind Farm on the Lizard. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-82/item_action-view_item/item-uk-workers-turned-off-by-saving-energy-in-the-workplace/ Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy conduct an independent survey to discover that over a third of employees are more likely to waste energy at work than at home http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-81/item_action-view_item/item-recruitment-open-day-19th-january-2008/ Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT We're growing! As a customer-driven business we are always looking for enthusiastic, flexible and results driven individuals to strengthen our Customer Service Department. Interested? Come along to our open day and find out more..... http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-79/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energys-northampton-office-relocates-to-larger-premises/ Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy has confirmed its commitment to the Northamptonshire area http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-77/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-announce-industry-first-free-smart-meters-for-all-customers/ Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy unveils a £5million plan to provide new energy-saving Smart Meters free of charge to all customers. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-75/item_action-view_item/item-opus-corporate-solutions-showcases-opus-evolution-at-the-energy-event/ Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT Opus Corporate Solutions is exhibiting at the Energy Event 07 in Birmingham. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-72/item_action-view_item/item-two-opus-energy-employees-to-run-the-new-york-marathon/ Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT As part of Opus Energy's ongoing commitment to raise £10,000 for the NSPCC two Opus Energy employees are planning to run the New York marathon. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-76/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-announce-partnership-with-imserv-europe-ltd/ Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy is proud to announce a partnership agreement with IMServ. The partnership will enable Opus Energy's customers to have access to innovative Smart Metering technology. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-74/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-adopts-the-nspcc-as-its-chosen-charity/ Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT After successfully raising £2,000 by organising a charity raffle in aid of the local Northampton NSPCC, Opus Energy were so impressed by their exceptional work that the NSPCC has been adopted as its chosen charity. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-78/item_action-view_item/item-thorntons-sign-up-to-opus-evolution/ Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT Opus Corporate Solutions are delighted to announce that Thorntons, the chocolate manufacturer and retailer are going to use Opus Evolution to manage their electricity purchasing needs. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-70/item_action-view_item/item-new-product-launch-opus-evolution/ Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT This week Opus Energy have announced the launch of their new flexible electricity commodity purchasing product for both the non Half Hourly and Half Hourly metered markets. http://www.opusenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-73/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-raises-£2000-for-the-nspcc/ Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT As a Northampton based business Opus Energy is committed to providing support for local charitable organisations.