BUSINESS ELECTRIFICATION FORUM
Helping businesses electrify
with confidence
Your electrification questions answered
by industry experts in one day
Rather than arranging separate meetings with energy consultants, electrical contractors, EV charging providers, finance companies and fleet specialists, the Forum gives you access to relevant expertise in one place.
Hear from specialists, learn from real business examples, ask questions about your own organisation and connect directly with the people who can help you move forward.
The objective is simple: for you to leave with clear answers, useful contacts and practical next steps.
Hear directly from industry experts
Get practical guidance from experts in business electrification, EV charging and fleet transition, with time to ask questions.
Understand your different options
Explore available technologies, costs, finance pathways and implementation to identify the solution that best suits your business.
Leave with the tools to get started
Gain practical resources, useful industry contacts and clear next steps to begin or progress your electrification journey in confidence.
Three Practical Sessions
Understand where your business may be wasting energy and which upgrades are most likely to deliver a worthwhile return.
Explore solar, batteries, energy management, hot water, heating, cooling and other electrification opportunities, so you can
prioritise the right projects and avoid unnecessary costs.
Questions this session will help answer include:
- Where is my business using the most energy?
- Which upgrades are likely to deliver the greatest savings?
- Is solar or battery storage commercially viable for my site?
- Which projects should we prioritise first?
- Can improvements be implemented in stages?
EV Charging for Businesses
Find out whether EV charging is relevant to your customers, employees, property or venue, and what a suitable solution could look like.
Gain a clearer understanding of charger types, installation costs, site requirements, pricing, payment and ongoing management.
Questions this session will help answer include:
- Does my business need EV charging now?
- What type and speed of charger should we install?
- What should we expect to pay?
- Should charging be free or paid?
- Can charging help attract customers or increase dwell time?
- Who manages the chargers after installation?
Fleet Electrification
Learn how to identify which vehicles are suitable to transition first and whether electrification makes commercial and operational
sense for your business. Explore vehicle selection, daily routes, charging locations, site capacity, whole-of-life costs and
implementation planning, so you can build a practical transition plan and avoid overinvesting.
Questions this session will help answer include:
- Is my fleet ready for electrification?
- Which vehicles should we transition first?
- Can available EVs complete our required routes?
- Where and when will the vehicles charge?
- How do whole-of-life costs compare with petrol or diesel vehicles?
- How can we plan the transition without overinvesting?
Meet the hosts
Felicity Stevens | Sustainable Hosting
Felicity helps hospitality and short-term rental operators reduce emissions, attract sustainable travellers and take practical, cost-effective steps towards sustainability. As a highly rated host herself, she brings real-world experience and a deep understanding of guest expectations and tourism trends.
Julie Perrissel | ivygo
Julie works at the intersection of EV infrastructure, tourism & hospitality, helping businesses respond to the growing demand for convenient EV charging. Through partnerships with venues, councils & industry, she delivers practical solutions that benefit businesses, EV drivers and comunities.
Robert Dietz | ROEV
Rob is a leading expert in commercial fleet electrification, with hands on experience helping organisations plan and execute their transition to electric vehicles across Australia. He brings over 25 years of experience over technology and mobility to the fleet electrification challenge.
Our Partners
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Business Electrification Forum?
The Business Electrification Forum is a practical education initiative helping businesses understand the opportunities, technologies and support available to electrify. Our sessions bring together industry experts, government representatives and solution providers to share practical information on energy savings, electric vehicle charging and fleet electrification.
Who should attend the Business Electrification Forum?
The Forum is designed for businesses at any stage of their electrification journey, from those wondering where to start to organisations already considering solar, batteries, electric vehicle charging or fleet transition. We also welcome councils, industry associations, tourism organisations and other business networks.
What will I learn at the Business Electrification Forum?
The program covers business electrification and energy savings, EV charging for businesses and fleet electrification. You will learn about technologies, costs, finance pathways, site requirements, implementation options and common mistakes to avoid.
What topics do the sessions cover?
Our sessions focus on three key areas: business electrification and energy savings, electric vehicle charging for businesses, and fleet electrification. Topics can be tailored depending on the needs of the businesses, industry or region attending.
Do I need technical knowledge or an existing electrification plan?
No. The Forum is suitable for businesses at the early research stage, as well as organisations already planning or implementing a project. The sessions are designed to make complex topics practical and easier to understand.
How can I attend a future Business Electrification Forum?
Register your interest and let us know which topics and locations are most relevant to you. We will keep you informed as new sessions are announced.