Scotland-based ethical supplier Together Energy has appointed a new managing director to Bristol Energy after acquiring the business last month.
Richard Orna was formerly head of information services at Bristol Energy and has been a member of the executive team for the past 10 months.
Before that he held senior positions at Bristol Water, with responsibility for technology, and Bristol City Council.
Together Energy bought the former council-owned Bristol Energy in September for 拢14million, including 155,000 residential meter points and the company鈥檚 brand and systems.
According to Together Energy, Richard鈥檚 immediate priority will be to ensure continuity of customer service following the change in ownership and the delivery of "ambitious plans" for the business.
Richard said: 鈥淚t鈥檚 a fresh start for the business and Together Energy share the ethos and values we all strive for which was a key attraction for me. We will continue our commitment to be a force for social good as well as delivering a greener future.鈥
Together Energy said it was 鈥渃ommitted鈥 to guaranteeing the jobs of 110 frontline workers who are in the process of being 'TUPED' into the company and will remain in Bristol.
It also said there would be no change for customers, who would remain on the same tariffs and service under the Bristol Energy brand.
The news comes months after Bristol City Council announced it was selling off Bristol Energy after posting huge losses .
The energy company was founded in 2015, but had soaked up 拢35million of council tax payers鈥 money and posted losses of 拢32.5million, accounts show.
In August, 海角视频 utility provider Y眉 Group bought up Bristol Energy鈥檚 business customer book.
It paid 拢1.34m for the portfolio, which includes a number of public sector and business gas and electricity supply contracts running for up to three years.
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Bristol Energy鈥檚 B2B industry specialist staff transferred to Y眉 Group as part of the deal .
Paul Richards, chief executive of Together Energy, said, 鈥淚t鈥檚 been a challenging time for Bristol Energy but we are focused on looking to the future and how we can continue to bring innovative services to customers and ensure they receive good value and 100% renewable electricity.
鈥淩ichard鈥檚 combined knowledge of the business and his skills set will enable us to ensure that continuity of service as well implement our growth strategy. We are delighted that he is on board.鈥
