{"id":1565,"date":"2021-03-15T07:49:54","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T06:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/openep.ch\/?p=1565"},"modified":"2022-02-21T10:56:29","modified_gmt":"2022-02-21T09:56:29","slug":"digitalisierung-macht-sich-bezahlt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/openep.ch\/en\/digitalisierung-macht-sich-bezahlt\/","title":{"rendered":"Digitalisation is paying off"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\">In the 2019\/2020 financial year, Open Energy Platform AG (OpenEP) once again proved its efficiency as an energy service provider. Despite falling prices and more difficult framework conditions, the company managed to improve on last year\u2019s annual result.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>OpenEP was stable over the last reporting year. In light of the pandemic, its digital strategy and commitment to flexible working models in particular have proven their worth. The switch to working from home went smoothly, with the numerous services for gas procurement available without interruption.<\/p>\n<p>It is particularly noteworthy that OpenEP employees were able to improve on the previous year\u2019s results despite this changeover and significantly lower prices, with annual profit increasing from CHF 405,113 to CHF 593,070. The sales volume came in at the previous year\u2019s level, while the lower prices drove revenues down by about CHF 80 million to CHF 513,232,180. \u2018We can look back on a successful year under extraordinary conditions,\u2019 says CEO Rudolf Summermatter. \u2018Thus, we confirmed in several ways that our business model is sound.\u2019<\/p>\n<p><strong>Market liberalisation and online trend remain dominant<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition to the business figures, two events in particular stood out in the reporting year: the consultation process for the new Gas Supply Act (GasVG) and the challenges presented by the lockdown. In its statement on GasVG, OpenEP underscored its company philosophy based on strong competition, a lean market model and cost-efficient solutions. \u2018OpenEP remains committed to ensuring that these values flow into the framework conditions for the Swiss gas industry,\u2019 says Summermatter.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1470\" src=\"https:\/\/openep.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/RSU_Q2A7593sw-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/openep.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/RSU_Q2A7593sw-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/openep.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/RSU_Q2A7593sw-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/openep.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/RSU_Q2A7593sw-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/openep.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/RSU_Q2A7593sw-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/openep.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/RSU_Q2A7593sw-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><br \/>\nPhoto: Rudolf Summermatter, CEO, OpenEP<\/p>\n<p>The pandemic put the implementation of digital solutions to the test. The fact that OpenEP maintained the high quality of its services, and the increased importance of online solutions, confirmed that it is on the right path.\u00a0\u2018A functioning collaboration between customers, employees, partners, owner representatives and the Board of Directors is essential for success, even in the digital age,\u2019 says Summermatter. \u2018We have proven that our network is extremely robust.\u2019\u00a0The result of the customer survey emphasises this statement. Contacts in daily business evaluated collaboration with OpenEP at 4.6 out of a possible 5 points. In addition to customer feedback, OpenEP also reviewed its company strategy. The Board of Directors and management involved employees and customers, giving a broad base on which to further refine individual points of the strategy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Changes to the Board of Directors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead to the 2020\/2021 reporting year, sales volumes are expected to remain steady. Prices and thus revenues are likely to continue their downward trend. Nonetheless, OpenEP expects its results to remain stable.<\/p>\n<p>For the Board of Directors, continuity is ensured. At the General Meeting on 11 March 2021, the delegates elected two new members to replace Peter Dietiker and Walter Kr\u00e4henb\u00fchl \u2013 Felix Grolman from Energie 360\u00b0 and Michael Frick from Technische Betriebe Weinfelden. OpenEP would like to thank Peter Dietiker and Walter Kr\u00e4henb\u00fchl for their service to the company. \u2018Both of them helped to shape it and enable sustained success\u2019 says Summermatter. \u2018And it is in part thanks to their work that the company can look to the future with optimism.\u2019 Peter Graf of St. Galler Stadtwerke, a long-serving member of the Board of Directors, will assume the position of Deputy Chair of the Board of Directors vacated by Walter Kr\u00e4henb\u00fchl. OpenEP is convinced that it will be able to continue its successful trajectory with these changes in personnel.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rudolf Summermatter, CEO Open Energy Platform AG | Beckenhofstrasse 6 | 8006 Zurich<br \/>\nPhone +41 44 733 62 70 | Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@openep.ch\">info@openep.ch<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/openep.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/News-to-the-Annual-Report-2019-20_OpenEP_EN.pdf\">PDF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the 2019\/2020 financial year, Open Energy Platform AG (OpenEP) once again proved its efficiency as an energy service provider. 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