Australia’s largest environmental markets trader forms with merger

PRESS RELEASE

Two of Australia’s largest Renewable Energy Certificate Agents – Green Energy Trading and National Carbon Bank of Australia – have now joined forces to further strengthen their position as Australia’s leading environmental trader.

Founded by Ric Brazzale in 2007, Green Energy Trading has grown to be Australia’s leading environmental certificate agent working across a number of government schemes based out of Melbourne. Since 2012, NCBA has supported over 2,000 different energy savers and progressively and sustainably expanded their core services across numerous lighting schemes.

Both Green Energy Trading and National Carbon Bank of Australia work with Australian businesses and households to unlock the value offered by various incentive schemes for the installation of solar power, water heating and energy efficiency projects.

Jo Hoatson, Managing Director of National Carbon Bank of Australia commented, “I’m thrilled about what this will mean for our NCBA customers who will benefit from the national reach and stronger trading position of our combined offering”

Green Energy Trading CEO Luke Konynenburg saw it as a fantastic opportunity to strengthen the Company’s position in the NSW market: “NCBA has been the standout leader in NSW Lighting Activities for several years, and we’ve admired their local knowledge and exceptional service levels. The real strength of NCBA is their exceptional Team, and their commitment to delivering the highest levels of service and insight to their Clients. We’re excited at the opportunity to see what we can achieve together with the additional resources of the Green Energy Group.”

By partnering with National Carbon Bank of Australia, the Green Energy Group now has a presence in Melbourne, Sydney and the Sunshine Coast, providing even greater service to our customers across the nation. National Carbon Bank of Australia will continue to operate as a national brand and maintain their offices in Brookvale, NSW, with the Melbourne Team operating from Green Energy Trading’s Hawthorn offices.