Opower looks to replicate US success in Europe

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Energy efficiency company is in discussions with European utilities after signing UK deal with First Utility

A US energy efficiency firm whose fans include Barack Obama and David Cameron is now looking to transfer its rapid growth across the Atlantic to Europe. Opower has expanded to be worth an estimated...

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