Bolt operates an energy platform connecting consumers directly with local, green energy producers in Belgium. This model ensures complete transparency regarding the source of electricity and the destination of customer payments. By facilitating direct transactions, the company supports local renewable energy generation and the broader energy transition.
Funding
$780K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many businesses lack direct access to renewable energy sources and struggle with the complexities of sourcing sustainable energy while managing costs and ensuring a reliable power supply. Traditional energy contracts often lack transparency regarding the origin and environmental impact of the energy consumed.
Solution
Bolt provides a platform connecting businesses directly with local green energy producers, offering a transparent and sustainable energy supply. The platform enables businesses to select energy sources from solar, wind, water, or biogas, ensuring they know exactly where their energy comes from and supporting local renewable energy projects. Bolt facilitates continuous access to sustainable energy through efficient contract management and guarantees of origin, verifying the source of the renewable energy. Businesses can monitor their energy consumption and adjust their contracts through an online customer zone, promoting transparency and control over their energy costs.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes businesses of all sizes seeking to increase their sustainability, reduce their carbon footprint, and gain greater transparency in their energy sourcing.
Features
- Direct connection to local, sustainable energy producers using solar, wind, water, or biogas sources
- Transparent energy sourcing with guarantees of origin, ensuring the renewable source of the energy
- Online customer zone for monitoring energy consumption and managing contracts
- Flexible contract options to suit varying business needs and sustainability goals
- Access to a customer service team for personalized support and advice
- Option to invest in Plenty, an energy cooperative, for a lower energy tariff
- Tariffs available for both businesses and individual consumers