WHAT INNOVATION MEANS TO ENERGY GENERATION

 WHAT INNOVATION MEANS TO ENERGY GENERATION

 

In an increasingly resource-limited world, the ability for humans to innovate will determine the future we create. This is no more apparent than in the energy sector, where today's creative thinking will produce tomorrow's potential sources of green energy, clean coal and sustainable technology. Those who innovate will help create new markets, and will lead and profit into the future.

That's why it's important for leaders today to view innovation as a necessary part of doing business.

At Ergon Energy, we try to embed innovative thinking in our business by encouraging it at every level: by supporting the creation of process - improving inventions by our regional linesmen, through to funding the development of the world's first power plant run solely on macadamia nut shells, and developing innovative products that help our customers use energy more efficiently and sustainably. Our ability to foster innovation rewards us daily with improved safety, better efficiency, widespread staff pride, and at the end of the day, new revenue streams and a healthier bottom line.

At the same time, we provide new ways of doing things that benefit our customers and the planet. That's a real win-win scenario.

Tony Bellas, chief executive,
Ergon Energy

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