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Opus Energy: Opus Energy helps Sandwell Homes reduce its carbon footprint; Cleaner energy and smart meters support the housing association's eco-friendly goal
(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge)
RDATE:08122008
Sandwell Homes has signed up with Opus Energy to supply their offices
with renewable and cleaner energy as part of the company's pledge to
reduce its carbon footprint.
Opus Energy, an independent supplier of electricity to UKbusinesses,
won an 18 month contract with Sandwell Homes worth in the region of
GBP1million.
Sandwell Homes, which is responsible for managing 30,000 council
properties on behalf of Sandwell MBC, wanted to be proactive in
becoming more environmentally responsible. Opus's simple approach of
sourcing cleaner energy for every customer appealed to Sandwell's
vision for both the company and the borough.
Sandwell Homes' Environmental Manager, Tony Thompson, said: "This is
the first step in a series of environmentally friendly measures planned
for Sandwell Homes. We will be reviewing our waste, recycling and
transport CO2 emissions and hope to make savings for the company and on
behalf of the taxpayer in the long-term. We are committed to
influencing the local community by setting the example and reducing our
carbon footprint."
Members of Sandwell Homes' new environmental steering group signed up
to the eco-challenge by painting their hands green and marking a
symbolic giant footprint at the start of the group's first meeting.
Steve James, Commercial Director at Opus Energy said: "We are really
enthusiastic about supporting Sandwell Homes in their goal to be
environmentally responsible. We worked closely with the team to suit
the company's individual requirements and were able to source a cost
neutral renewable energy which is Levy exempt. We will also be
installing smart meters at no additional cost which is a great way of
monitoring and reducing electricity consumption."
Opus Energy will be installing over 800 smart meters at Sandwell Homes
sites The Carbon Trust suggests that smart metering could reduce the
average business' consumption by 12.3% a year Other councils using
smart meters include Cambridgeand Cumbria City Councils
Notes to Editors
About Opus Energy
Opus Energy is a leading independent supplier of electricity offering
tailor-made solutions for the UK SME and corporate markets. Its
market-leading innovations are driven by customer needs and the company
is committed to helping businesses become more environmentally
responsible through procurement of energy from cleaner sources.
Opus Energy has over 40,000 customers across all sectors. Large
customers include: Yell Group, Thorntons, Farmfoods, CumbriaCounty
Council and Deloitte & Touche.
Over the last two years (between April 2006 and March 2008), 62% of the
energy supplied by Opus Energy to its customers came from cleaner,
low-carbon sources - 54% from renewable generators and 8% from cleaner
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) produced by CHP generators. These CHP
generators have been awarded accreditation by the regulator, Ofgem, for
producing cleaner, more environmentally friendly power.
Opus Energy's management team has a 50 percent stake in the business,
while International Power Plc (LSE:IPR.L) holds 30 percent and Telecom
Plus Plc (LSE: TEP.L ) has 20 percent. With offices in Northamptonand
Oxford, it employs 200 people.
CONTACT: Georgina Ruttle, Consultant FD Corporate, Opus Energy Press
Office
Tel: +44 (0)207 269 7255
Tel: +44 (0)7974 386 925
Fax: +44 (0)20 7900 3589
WWW: http://www.fd.com
e-mail: georgina.ruttle@fd.com
Susie Patterson, Opus Energy Press Office
Tel: +44 (0)207 269 7233
e-mail: susie.patterson@fd.com
WWW: http://www.opusenergy.co.uk
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