Meridian Energy–winds of change

We crunch the numbers with Meridian Energy after its half-year earnings results, and find out how it aims to beat its competitors to retail sales as power prices rise.  Chief Financial Officer Mike Roan talks about controlling electricity demand with both residential customers and big industry clients to secure the national supply in winter months  But bundling products such as broadband as its competitors do, is not part of the plan.   Our conversation covers integrating hydro, wind and solar, EV charging, offshore wind farms and Meridian’s negotiations for a 20-year contract to supply the Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter.  For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk. 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. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.