Net-zero targets and the imperative for accelerated decarbonisation requires that the full potential of customer (demand-side) participation is harnessed to ensure a sustainable energy system. The transition is happening but, to be successful, energy companies must build trust with the emerging energy prosumer, and ensure community social licence. Drawing on insights from AGL, Telstra Energy, and EnergyLab — Australia's largest climate tech startup accelerator — our own Industry Director of Energy & Utilities, Joe Delaney, explains why.
Joe Delaney, Industry Strategy Director, Energy & Utilities at Salesforce, argues that increased customer engagement will allow Australian and New Zealand’s electricity networks to enable a more resilient energy system.
