Octopus Energy has over 11 million customers worldwide and a reputation as an innovator—but Octopus NZ COO Margaret Cooney says that in Aotearoa, market settings are holding them back.

In the face of security of supply issues and rising costs, Margaret believes our energy sector has been “complacent” for too long. So are there smarter ways to optimise power delivery? Should we be importing innovations like 'zero-bill homes'? What will it take for the country to get ahead of the demand curve? And if we have more than 50 electricity providers, why does Margaret say choice is dwindling for Kiwi households?

Plus, Margaret explains how technology can help consumers schedule their demand to reduce power bills and support the adoption of renewables. 

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Octopus Energy has over 11 million customers worldwide and a reputation as an innovator&mdash;but Octopus NZ COO Margaret Cooney says that in Aotearoa, market settings are holding them back.
In the face of security of supply issues and rising costs, Margaret believes our energy sector has been &ldquo;complacent&rdquo; for too long. So are there smarter ways to optimise power delivery? Should we be importing innovations like 'zero-bill homes'? What will it take for the country to get ahead of the demand curve? And if we have more than 50 electricity providers, why does Margaret say choice is dwindling for Kiwi households?
Plus, Margaret explains how technology can help consumers schedule their demand to reduce power bills and support the adoption of renewables.&nbsp;
For more or to watch on YouTube&mdash;check out <a href="http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch">http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch </a>Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it&rsquo;s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents and terms and conditions&mdash;including a Target Market Determination and IDPS Guide for Sharesies Australian customers&mdash;can be found on our relevant Australian or NZ website.
Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. If you require financial advice, you should consider speaking with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance.
Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own.

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