Opus Energy in the Press

 This section details Opus Energy's presence in the media

2007 - General Interviews and Comments

• 05/11/07 – Utility Week – 'Magnum Opus'                                                                      Charlie Crossley Cook, Managing Director of Opus Energy talks to Utility Week about Opus Energy’s success and growth. The article includes details of the £5 million free Smart Meter investment and highlights the benefits to customers. Charlie highlights 'I expect there will be three levels of user. The first will just want the accurate bills , the second will look at the consumption data and see where they can make improvements, and the third will take the next step and look at changing tariffs"
• 05/11/07 – Utility Week –  ‘One Minute Interview’                                                        Valpy Fitzgerald, Risk Manager reveals all in the question and answer session, for example: "What album is currently in your car CD play? My bicycle helmet headset is tuned in to Radio 4"

2007 - Opus Energy growth means a relocation to larger premises

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• 24/10/07 – Northampton Chronicle & Echo – 'New occupiers add energy to estate' The business section highlight Opus Energy’s commitment to the Northampton area by selecting larger offices in Mouton Park.
• 28/11/07 – Northampton In-Business – 'Opus Energy keeps on growing'                      The magazine reports on Opus Energy’s relocation to larger office space 

2007 - Opus Energy launches revolutionary online energy purchasing system

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• November/December – Energy Management – 'Opus Energy launches online wholesale purchasing system'                                                                                                                 The electricity magazine focuses on the launch of Opus Evolution and the customer empowerment of being able to take control of when and where to purchase your electricity
• 17/12/07 – Connecting Industry - 'Opus launches online energy purchase systems'
• 23/10/07 – UK Powerfocus – 'Opus Energy unveils revolutionary purchasing system'         Reports that Opus Energy bring wholesale prices to the SME market
• 27/09/07 – Open PR - 'Opus Energy launches revolutionary online energy purchasing system' 

2007 - Opus Energy launches their Free Smart Metering proposition to the energy community with positive response

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• 29/10/07 – Tech Taxi - 'UK businesses to benefit from Smart Meters'
• 25/10/07 – Computing - 'Business to benefit from Smart Meters'
• 25/10/07 – IT Week - 'Opus Energy launch Free Smart Meters to all their customers'
• 03/10/07 – Business Weekly – The weekly business newspaper reported on Opus Energy’s plans to roll out free Smart Meters to all customers
• 21/09/07 – Online Free Press Releases - 'Opus Energy announces free Smart Meters for all customers'
• 10/09/07 – Utility Week – 'Public worried about the impact of energy use'                         The monthly utility focused publication highlighted that more than 80% of Londoners are concerned about the amount of energy they use and the environmental impact however only 25% knew about Smart Meters existence. They called for raising the awareness of Smart Meters and praised Opus Energy’s investment.
• 07/09/07 – Edie.net - 'Hi-tech meters will save businesses money and CO2 emissions'
• 06/09/07 – EU Energy Magazine – 'Opus Energy to offer Smart Meters'                           Reported on the benefits to customers of the Smart Meter investment
• 04/09/07 – Energy Event Newsletter - 'Opus Energy offers free Smart Meters for all customers'
• 03/09/07 – Powerfocus Plus – 'Opus Energy offers free Smart Meters to SMEs'                  The weekly publication included details of the Smart Meter investment and highlighted the benefits of Smart Meters producing more accurate bills.
• 30/08/07 – Northampton Chronicle & Echo – 'Smart energy technology will help save businesses save electricity'                                                                                                 The Northampton daily newspaper reported how Smart Meter technology can help save businesses electricity
• 28/08/07 – Heren Energy – 'Opus Energy invests £5 million in Smart Meters for SMEs'         The European Daily Electricity Market section ran a piece highlighting the £5million investment in Smart Meters for SME businesses
• 28/08/07 - Catalyst Commercial Services - 'Opus Energy invest in Smart Meters for all its customers'

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