About Blackcurrent

We like to say that “Knowledge is Power.” It speaks to our principles and the singular reason that our platform exists: to provide our customers with the ability to sustainably reach global energy goals as easily, ethically and efficiently as possible.

Blackcurrent's solutions and services have been developed to the highest possible standard. Our approach is based on decades of experience in the fields of software development and energy. The team shares a very real passion for pragmatic, sustainable change that promotes growth and ensures a future that we can all enjoy.

Our position is unique because we are independent with no vested interest in how energy is generated, distributed or consumed. The pain points we have identified in the market will cause increasingly difficult issues for electricity consumers, and we are on a mission to simplify and innovate by putting the knowledge and power back in the hands of our customers.

It's all about the triple bottom line...

At Blackcurrent we measure the value of our products against three pillars - Profit, Planet, People.

Our Data and insights identify actions to save money or create new financial value (Profit,) reduce the volume of carbon produced or used (Planet,) and change an organisations impact on its local community (People.)

  • People

    Automated management of monitored environments ensures that a healthy climate is always maintained. This promotes better health and safer environments for living, working, and learning. Tracking energy use allows better planning for community growth and a sustainable society.
  • Planet

    Automating equipment use with schedules reduces CO2 by a measure of tonnes. This also reduces your overall energy consumption. Builds an understanding of your energy footprint and how to grow your business and achieve sustainability goals.
  • Profit

    Scheduled use of equipment reduces energy bills. Scheduled maintenance ensures efficient running and increases the equipment longevity. Full picture of energy consumption allows you to make informed decisions and grow your business economically and sustainably.

Meet the Team

The team at Blackcurrent is comprised of Energy and Telco industry veterans who have a proven track record with their successful and enduring approach to business and technology by building innovative business solutions.

Our team has also worked across a variety of industries in NZ and overseas with the likes of Spark, Meridian, Vector AMS, Mainfreight and the IRD to name a few. This wealth of experience and expertise informs the pragmatic and down to earth way we approach our solutions, as well as the way we work directly with our customers.

Matt Strik

Chief Operating Officer

Matt brings a focus on implementing practical and pragmatic solutions that deliver real business outcomes. From leading a multi-million civil works and technology installation programme for a nationwide broadband network or project managing the development of an integrated energy and water metering solution, he brings 20+ years of experience of leading, planning and delivering infrastructure, technology and business change projects of all sizes.

Jurjen Geerts

Chief Financial Officer

The numbers guy, Jurjen has been using his BCA and MBA at the sharp end of energy innovation for over 15 years. “It's not just dollars and cents, it's kilowatt hours, location factors, demand charges, everything. It's a privilege to be part of a team that's making sense of all those numbers for businesses who just want to reduce and have more control of their electricity costs.”.

Andrew Pegler

Guy on Point

Pegs is an experienced Founder with a demonstrable history of success in marketing and market development for companies such as Spark, Meridian Energy and Flick Electric. Pegs has a strong operations background which is complimented by his experience and expertise in Business Planning, Team Building, Product Development and Renewable Energy.

Dave McDonald

Chief Digital Officer

Dave has spent 25 years designing and developing solutions for companies such as Spark Digital, Mainfreight and NIB. Over his career he has worked extensively with enterprise level companies to develop elegant products and solutions that focus on user engagement and seamless technical delivery.

Adam Green

Head of Product Development

30 years in software development has provided Adam with a wealth of opportunity working for many of New Zealand's largest companies such as Spark, Intergen and Mainfreight. Adam's wealth of experience and pragmatic approach to getting the job done is what drives the company forward with supremely confident purpose.