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I sat down with Z Energy NZ’s CEO, Lindis Jones, to talk about Z’s decarbonisation journey for our latest instalment of Zero In. We talked about how Z has approached its decarbonisation journey and how Z is using its learnings to help customers to make their transition too. All the while Z knows it will need to run a dual supply chain for a number of decades yet in the best way it can. It’s not easy but I’ve seen first-hand how Z’s work is helping their customers’ transition to electrification, with tailored workplace EV charging infrastructure solutions and Z’s home smart charger offering as well. This is due to Z being a great partner, knowing when to seek help, and being the connector. Read more here for Z’s ambitions for the future, and its advice to other companies beginning to explore decarbonisation strategies:

"Thanks to Chargeplanner, Alternative Green Energy now invests in the most profitable locations for our charging stations", says business developer Arthur Van Marcke. 🔌 Due to the platform, the originally wind farm development company finds the most suitable locations. "Chargeplanner has significantly improved our decision-making. We also get bank financing much easier." 💵 "Our gut feel is not always correct, sometimes Chargeplanner proves the opposite." Read our interview with Arthur below 👇 #evcharging #plugs #strategy #electrification #locationstrategy

We worked out the GWh demand of each individual vehicle in the country⚡ It's important we base projections and strategies around robust data rather than opinion. Our GWh based model provides a clear view of what energy demand we are likely to face and where, and from this we can then plan objectively how best to source that power and distribute it.

"Sustainability means many things to many businesses. For the hardware and building supply industry, it’s not only an opportunity to win loyalty from customers, it’s a chance to plant seeds for future customers and future savings. Home Depot is out to produce 100% renewable energy for all its facilities. Recently, the retailer reported it is partnering with DSD Renewables to install 13 megawatts of solar power on the rooftops at 25 store locations in California. The portfolio began construction earlier this year, and upon completion is expected to generate more than 17 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of clean energy annually that directly power The Home Depot’s store locations within the portfolio, the equivalent of removing 2,648 gasoline-powered cars from the road each year." Read the full article "The staying power of Sustainability" on HBSDealer: https://bit.ly/484TKwP

Our mission to help decarbonise UK homes has moved into a new exciting phase with the acquisition of The Little Green Energy Company | TLGEC. Dedicated to helping customers find the best ways to reduce their carbon footprint, TLGEC offers Solar installations, battery storage and EV charging across Kent, London and the South East.  Hometree already offers home emergency cover, lifetime servicing for home heating systems and financing. Now, with TLGEC by our side, together we can install renewable hardware in more UK homes, with finance and ongoing maintenance. Speaking about the new partnership, our COO Carla Stockton-Jones said, “Hometree's customer centricity is not just a principle; it's the cornerstone of our operation. We believe in fostering partnerships with organisations that prioritise customer satisfaction. We are excited to embark on this journey with The Little Green Energy Company". CEO of The Little Green Energy Company, Simon Dudson said “Our mission has always been to help businesses and homes to transition to solar panels and battery storage, reducing the impact on the planet. Working with Hometree will help us achieve that on a much larger scale, enabling more homes to join the green renewable energy revolution.” Learn more about our new partnership here https://lnkd.in/e84cSVzK #solar #EV #renewableenery #decarbonisation #netzero

This summer, we unveiled our Electric Vehicle (EV) charging concept Better Energy Charge.   Our overall vision in Better Energy is a 100% green electricity grid. We can contribute to this in two ways: adding new green power to the electricity grid and by giving people an incentive to use and charge their vehicles when it is greenest. By shifting consumer behaviour in the short- and long-term, Better Energy Charge can help solve issues such as energy storage and increase the probability that the energy used to power our EVs is green.   It's time to rethink our transportation and get as fast as we can to a world where affordable, green energy is the backbone of our infrastructure. You could probably call that, Better Energy. #greenthegrid #EVCH #impactthatmatters