http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/ RSS Feed for news updates en-gb Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Refresh CMS 2.7.60 kerry.poulter@opusenergy.com kerry.poulter@opusenergy.com 158 84 http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/ http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/images/logocom.gif http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-144/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-survey-shows-smart-meters-will-be-the-big-industry-innovation/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT New research from Opus Energy suggests that UK SMEs are turned on to the benefits of having smart meters installed in their premises, supporting the company's ambitious target to install 40,000 smart meters at customer sites by the end of this year. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-143/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-recognised-as-a-first-class-company-to-work-for/ Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy has demonstrated its employee engagement by being awarded a one star rating - making it 'first class' - in the 2012 Best Companies accreditation scheme. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-141/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-survey-finds-smes-turning-to-renewable-energy-generation/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT New research from Opus Energy suggests a growing level of interest among small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in generating renewable energy from their own businesses, with one third (32%) expecting to introduce solar panels, wind turbines or anaerobic digestion for example, and 38% expecting to be generating their own renewable energy within five years. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-142/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-launches-nvq-apprenticeship-scheme/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy has announced the creation of new jobs alongside the launch of a bespoke NVQ Apprenticeship Scheme. The launch marks National Apprenticeship Week and celebrates Opus Energy's recent Best Companies award win. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-140/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-signs-wind-power-agreement-with-danish-energy-company-nordjysk-elhandel/ Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy has entered cooperation with Danish energy company, Nordjysk Elhandel (NEAS), specialising in renewables for the balancing and trading of wind power production from wind turbine generators in the UK. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-139/item_action-view_item/item-congratulations-to-daniel-keatings-opus-energy-sponsored-gymnast-and-team-gb-for-qualifying-for-the-london-olympics/ Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy, proud sponsors of Daniel Keatings, wish to congratulate Daniel and Team GB for their success at January's London Prepares event, in which Team GB qualified for London 2012. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-137/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-shortlisted-at-industry-awards/ Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy has been shortlisted for the Utility of the Year award at next month's European Smart Metering Awards. The award goes to companies showing fresh ideas or market-leading behaviour. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-136/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-employees-raise-20034-for-cystic-fibrosis-trust/ Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy has raised a grand total of £20,034 for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust which its employees presented to the Trust in Opus' Northampton office today. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-138/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-signs-up-to-which?s-smart-meter-promise-/ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy has announced its sign up to the Which? 'No selling, just installing' smart meter promise. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-135/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-appoints-new-head-of-hr-to-support-accelerated-growth/ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Recruitment strategy powers ahead following announcement of 100 new jobs http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-134/item_action-view_item/item-opus-poll-shows-sme-owners-switched-on-to-renewable-energy-but-simply-cant-afford-it-or-find-it-too-confusing/ Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT A poll of UK SMEs by Opus Energy points to the sector being switched on to buying energy from renewable sources but put off by cost and perceived complexity. Only 12% are buying renewable energy as a result. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-133/item_action-view_item/item-world-famous-athlete-sponsored-by-opus-energy-pays-visit-to-clean-energy-farm/ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT European champion gymnast Daniel Keatings paid a visit to Beech Tree Farm, near Melton Mowbray, last week to celebrate a new renewable energy initiative pioneered by sponsors Opus Energy. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-132/item_action-view_item/item-congratulations-to-the-2011-opus-energy-novices-hurdle-winner-steps-to-freedom/ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy were proud to back the Grade Two Opus Energy Novices' Hurdle at The Open, held at Cheltenham Racecourse. The Opus Energy Novices? Hurdle saw the Mrs J. Harrington trained Steps to Freedom, ridden by R. M. Power, outrun Prospect Wells in the final sprint of the race. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-131/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-marks-the-sunday-times-top-track-listing-with-creation-of-100-new-jobs/ Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy has announced the creation of 100 new jobs as it celebrates making The Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 250 league table of Britain's leading mid-market private companies. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-130/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-signs-virgin-media-as-impressive-growth-continues/ Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy announced the signature of its 100,000th business site, Virgin Media. The business joins a portfolio of market-leading brands which includes Paperchase, Allied Irish Bank (GB), University of Cambridge, Halfords and KPMG, amongst others. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-129/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-gearing-up-for-the-energy-event-2011/ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT With the event taking place at the Birmingham NEC for the first time, we're looking forward to our biggest and best Energy Event yet. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-128/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-raises-cystic-fibrosis-trust-pledge-to-15000/ Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy, the UK's leading business energy supplier, has increased its pledge to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-127/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-shoot-raises-55000-for-motor-neurone-disease-charity/ Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Opus Energy Shooting Challenge raised the money for the Heaton-Ellis Trust. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-126/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energys-adam-kelly-runs-7-marathons-in-7-days/ Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT The 20-year old has raised over £1900 for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-125/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-employee-adam-kelly-to-take-on-7-marathons-in-7-days/ Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Adam's 180-mile run will raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-124/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-reaches-12000-smart-meter-installations/ Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT as we aim to switch 20% of our customers to the technology by spring 2011, with help from our new partnerships with OnStream and UPL. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-123/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-wins-independent-energy-supplier-of-the-year-award/ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy celebrates a successful night at the inaugural Energy Excellence Awards. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-121/item_action-view_item/item-vote-opus-independent-energy-supplier-of-the-year-award/ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy has been shortlisted for the Independent Energy Supplier of the Year award at next month's Energy Excellence Awards. Vote for us here! http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-120/item_action-view_item/item-opus-extra-is-offering-flexibility-for-the-first-time-to-the-smaller-corporate-customer/ Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy's newest flexible product: Opus Extra offers greater electricity purchasing control and access to the wholesale market. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-119/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-showcase-product-suite-at-the-energy-event-2010/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT For the fourth year running, Opus Energy will be attending the UKs premier energy conference and exhibition. This year, to help showcase our innovative and market leading product range, we will be hosting two dedicated demonstration areas to provide educational access and advice to visitors. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-118/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-sets-new-10000-charity-challenge-for-employees/ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy has pledged to raise £10,000 throughout 2010/11, for one of the UKs most common, life-threatening, inherited diseases, Cystic Fibrosis. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-117/item_action-view_item/item-daniel-keatings-visits-opus-energys-competition-winner-at-her-gymnastics-club/ Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT On Tuesday 1st June, Olympic training gymnast, Daniel Keatings, visited Kettering Olympic Gymnastics Club to meet the young gymnast Zoe Parker. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-116/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-exceeds-the-10000-charity-target-for-the-cynthia-spencer-hospice/ Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT After 12 months of fundraising, Opus Energy employees have exceeded their original £10,000 target in aid of the Friends of Cynthia Spencer Hospice. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-114/item_action-view_item/item-a-larger-retprofit-wind-turbine-pays-dividends/ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT David Kindred installed a wind turbine in 2008. His property is surrounded by open farmland near the coast, making it ideally suited to wind power. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-115/item_action-view_item/item-going-solo/ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT In 2008, David Kindred, a freeholder from Preston, wanted to be carbon neutral and so took the decision to generate his own energy by installing a wind turbine. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-113/item_action-view_item/item-groundbreaking-performance-from-daniel-keatings-makes-british-history/ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy, would like to congratulate Daniel Keatings after an outstanding performance at the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships made him the first British man to take gold at a major gymnastics event. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-112/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-gives-young-gymnast-the-opportunity-to-train-with-daniel-keatings/ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy has announced the winner of the training session with Olympic training gymnast, Daniel Keatings. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-111/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-announces-extension-to-wholesale-arrangements/ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy is pleased to announce that it has entered into an extension of its long-term wholesale purchasing arrangements with International Power plc. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-110/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-offers-the-chance-to-win-a-training-session-with-local-olympic-hopeful/ Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy is giving young gymnasts in Northamptonshire the opportunity to win four tickets to the European Gymnastic Championships, and a training session with Olympic hopeful Daniel Keatings. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-109/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.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-107/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.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-108/item_action-view_item/item-cornish-farmer-installs-uks-first-skywing-turbine/ Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT To encourage fellow farmers to harness the force of wind power, Cornish farmer, Robert Hurford, recently held an open day at Borlase Vath Manor Farm to speak about his newly installed Skywing Turbine, the latest Government initiatives to encourage microgeneration and his own 21st century project. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-106/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-launches-gas-market-service/ Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT In response to customer demand, Opus Energy, has expanded its market portfolio to offer a new gas service to small and medium (SME) businesses. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-105/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 Britain's first ever silver medal in the men's All Around final, on Thursday 15th October at London's O2 Arena. http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-104/item_action-view_item/item-local-business-opus-energy-sponsors-two-employees-to-run-new-york-marathon/ Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Opus Energy employees aim to raise £3000 for the Cynthia Spencer hospice http://www.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-103/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-backs-corbys-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.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-102/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.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-101/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.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-99/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.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-98/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.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-97/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.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-96/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.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-95/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.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-94/item_action-view_item/item-changes-to-the-climate-change-levy/ Mon, 02 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.opuscleanerenergy.com/module/page-166/nID-93/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