Financing energy transition

Our Chief Financial Officer Francoise Merit today joined peers from across the globe at the Edison Electric Institute’s 8th Annual Global Electrification Forum to delve into the challenges and opportunities of financing a more sustainable and electrified future.  

Francoise joined Charlie Boyes (CFO, Essential Energy), Steve Westly (Founder and Managing Partner, The Westly Group), Dail St. Claire (Chief Investment Officer and Energy Advisor, Aurivos on a panel moderated by Richard McMahon (Senior VP, Edison Electric Institute) to provide their insights into how energy utilities worldwide are delivering value for customers and investors as they dynamically adapt to an ever evolving energy sector landscape.   

With energy transition delivering fundamental changes to the generation, storage and use of electricity, Francoise explained we must leverage innovation, collaboration across industry and engagement with stakeholders to deliver an equitable energy transition at pace, balancing affordability in the short term with long-term benefits for customers, investors and the business. She said “Our customers are wanting to participate in the clean energy transition and are depending on us to show them the way forward. We want to deliver a fair and equitable transition, making sure no one is left behind in delivering net zero.” 

Thank you Edison Electric Institute for hosting this important discussion about the agility that will be needed in managing the grid to deliver a brighter energy future for customers and communities.