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Archive year: 2008 | 2007

17.12.2008 Baby-boomers most efficient at cutting energy costs during recession
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. ... more info
08.12.2008 Opus Energy helps Sandwell Homes reduce its carbon footprint
Cleaner energy and smart meters support the housing association's eco-friendly goal.... more info

11.11.2008 Opus Energy helps businesses profit from their wind-turbines
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. ... more info
03.11.2008 Opus Energy employees raise over £9,500 running the New York Marathon for the NSPCC
Four intrepid team members of Opus Energy are recovering from their heroic efforts of running the New York Marathon this Sunday 2nd November. ... more info

27.10.2008 Opus Energy celebrates first year success of its UK market-first energy purchasing solution
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. ... more info
22.10.2008 Opus Steers a Steady Course
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.... more info
16.10.2008 Changes to Consumer Representation within the Electricity Industry
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.... more info

26.08.2008 Opus Energy are to exhibit at the Energy Event 2008
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... more info

31.07.2008 Opus Energy drives business forward with FirstGroup contract
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. ... more info

02.06.2008 Opus Energy brings Stagecoach on board with innovative purchasing solution
Opus Energy has won a £3.5m contract to supply electricity to the UK bus operations of leading national bus company Stagecoach.... more info

21.05.2008 Opus Energy takes energy purchasing to the next level
Opus Energy has today unveiled new enhancements to the Opus Evolution product giving customers greater control over energy portfolio. ... more info
13.05.2008 Opus Energy makes strides for NSPCC - Northampton staff raise over £2,000 in charity walk for children's charity
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.... more info
07.05.2008 Opus Energy holds the key to Housing Association partnerships
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.... more info

31.03.2008 Changes to the Climate Change Levy
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.... more info
26.03.2008 Reuters chooses local green energy to power its business - Opus Energy to procure renewable energy for Reuters' South West offices from Cornish wind farm
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.... more info
19.03.2008 Opus Energy sources Smart Meters with BGlobal
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.... more info

27.02.2008 Opus Energy teams up with Cornwall Light and Power
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.... more info

30.01.2008 UK workers turned off by saving energy in the workplace
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... more info
15.01.2008 Recruitment open day - 19th January 2008
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........ more info