Renewable Rides Podcast
Welcome to the Renewable Rides Podcast! Join VECKTA Co-Founders, Gareth Evans and Dan Roberts, as they take you on a journey through the energy transition, onsite energy, and sustainability. Delve into the experiences of our guests and our expert team here at VECKTA, as they tackle the latest trends, learnings, challenges, and trials in the pursuit of a resilient, profitable, and thriving energy future.
Episodes
Ep 99: Deep Dive on Onsite Energy Project Procurement, Risks and Cost Drivers
What if the biggest risks to your solar investment aren’t the ones you can see? In this episode, we sit down with Calvin Fine, Head of Market Operations and VECKTA Co-Founder, to unpack the hidden...
Ep 98: Navigating the New Solar and Storage ITC Requirements
What’s really changed in the solar market since the “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed? In this episode, Dan Roberts and Marc Palmer, Founder and CEO of Conductor Solar, break down how the act’s tax...
Ep 97: How Utilities are Dealing with the Storm of Surging Demand, an Aging Grid and Climate Risk
What happens when rising demand, an aging grid, extreme weather, and the AI boom all collide? U.S. utilities are facing what some are calling the “perfect storm,” and the ripple effects are set to...
Ep 96: The Price of Power: Examining the Costs Behind Keeping the Lights On and What’s Next with Mark Ellis
Why do your energy bills keep rising? And where is all that money really going? In this episode, economic and financial consultant Mark Ellis breaks down the inner workings of utility economics...
Ep 95: The Utility of the Future and the Community Power Model with San Diego Community Power CEO, Karin Burns
What if the biggest roadblocks to clean energy weren’t the technology itself, but the time it takes to connect that power to the grid? In this episode, San Diego Community Power CEO, Karin Burns,...
Ep 94: Linking Sustainability with Profitability and Impact – Our Conversation with Business Resilience Strategist Melanie Larkins
What if sustainability wasn’t just about compliance but about unlocking hidden value in your business? In this conversation with Melanie Larkins, a global sustainability strategist with over 20...
Ep 93: The Potential of Hydrogen and Business in Reversing Climate Change with Entrepreneur, Author and Expert Rinaldo Brutoco
Can business innovation really reverse climate change? In this episode, entrepreneur and founder of the World Business Academy, Rinaldo Brutoco, shares why he believes traditional institutions...
Ep 92: One AI Platform for All 50 States – Making Sense of Energy Utility Filings with Halcyon Co-Founder Nat Bullard
What if the biggest bottleneck in America’s clean energy transition isn’t technology… but information? In this episode, we sit down with Nat Bullard, co-founder of Halcyon, to explore how AI and...
Ep 91: Middle East Tensions and Energy Supply Chain Shocks – What Companies Need to Consider
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGlobal energy volatility is no longer just a geopolitical concern; it’s a direct risk to your bottom line. Let’s discuss how tensions around the Strait of Hormuz impact fuel and electricity prices worldwide, and why now is the critical moment to rethink your energy strategy for profitability and resilience.
Listen in as we cover the economic ripple effects triggered by disruptions in oil and LNG shipping lanes, the surprising correlations between oil and natural gas prices during global crises, and how businesses can shield themselves through onsite renewable solutions and electrification.
