ABOUT ECOHZ

11/2/2012
ECOHZ is a Norwegian-based company with offices in Oslo and Geneva. Our primary business is to offer Guarantees of Origin from renewable energy to electricity providers, businesses and organisations across Europe, with distribution partners in 12 European countries.

In 2011, ECOHZ managed a renewable energy portfolio of more than 47 TWh, making the company one of Europe's largest independent suppliers.

ECOHZ's portfolio includes renewable electricity generated by more than 200 power plants, based on fixed supplier agreements with 25 power producers. A large number of the power producers are located in Norway. However, during 2011, we increased our supply of renewable energy from power plants located in various countries in Europe. Our portfolio comprises renewable electricity generated from hydropower, wind power and biomass. ECOHZ also offers renewable energy from environmentally certified power plants.

ECOHZ has focused on ensuring increased traceability and improved documentation regarding the purchase of electricity with Guarantees of Origin, and has established a broad product portfolio.

In partnership with DNV (Det Norske Veritas), ECOHZ has verified the company's value chain, with a focus on tracing the flow of goods and funds. 

Company history

The company was established in 2002, with support from nine Norwegian power companies, and was formally named "Enviro Energi". From the start, the business concept was to be a European provider of Guarantees of Origin and value-added services for renewable energy. In 2007, Home Capital AS acquired a majority stake and the company's name was changed to ECOHZ. ECOHZ currently has 17 employees and is based in Oslo, Norway and Geneva, Switzerland.

The Board Of Directors

Chairman
Bente Rathe 

Board members
Ove Gusevik
Kenneth Andersen
Bernhard Kvaal
Stig Morten Løken
Gunhild Stordalen

Observers
Tobias Langseth
Petter Stordalen

Ownership

The company has the following owners:

Home Capital AS  47.09% 
Ecovekst AS  15.59%     (100 % Home Capital AS)
TrønderEnergi Kraft AS        12.44%
Eidsiva Vannkraft AS 12.44%
Troms Kraft Handel AS 9.95%         (100 % Troms Kraft AS)
Troms Kraft AS 2.49%

  

ECOHZ pressroom
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Phone: +47 92 49 45 16