Orchard Energy to open in East Mids
Energy management consultancy Orchard Energy plans to open an office in Northampton.
Managing director Gareth Henderson revealed plans to expand into the Midlands and South East. The company already has offices in Bristol, Cardiff, Newcastle, Bradford and Brighouse.
"Over the next 12 months we intend to have teams operational from bases in Redhill and Northampton and to expand the team at our head office in West Yorkshire, where the head count will need to rise to support UK growth," he said.
Orchard Energy is also set to open a second Scottish office in Aberdeen sooner than expected.
Henderson said the plan to expand into North East Scotland had always been part of his strategy but was now imminent following stronger than anticipated growth.
The business, which advises on business energy purchasing and efficiency measures, moved its Glasgow office to larger premises last year and appointed regional manager Ross McColl to develop new business throughout the country.
"There seems to be a real hunger amongst Scottish businesses for information on efficiency, green energy and purchasing in the face of rising energy costs and increased regulation," said Henderson.
"One of the fastest growing areas of our business in Scotland is energy solutions, which advises organisations on efficiency and renewable energy alternatives."
