If you’re looking to choose the best energy technologies for your site, this episode is a must-listen! In our Pain Point series, we’re here to help you make informed decisions about the right onsite energy system. Gain valuable insights into common (and costly) mistakes, and learn how to better address the unique needs of your site. Tune in to ensure you’re making the best choices for your energy solutions!
With every week that passes, onsite energy needs become more topical and we are seeing key areas where businesses can plan better to ensure things go more smoothly and efficiently than ever. Listen in to hear about some of the cases we have heard about where people have learned hard lessons when it comes to onsite energy and what we recommend to combat issues that happen in the planning process. We also outline important indicators that will help you determine the most valuable and effective system elements to put in place.
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What You’ll Learn In Today’s Episode:
- Common questions we get from people navigating onsite energy system implementation.
- The various energy needs and goals for each individual site.
- Important questions to ask when you are planning for a system that is resilient far into the future.
- Who you need to involve in these important energy system decisions.
- Key things to notice when looking at each site to look into new energy options.
- The importance of considering market conditions before choosing a system.
- How to simplify the process and get better outcomes.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
- “When considering what system is right for a particular facility, the first question to answer is ‘What do we want to gain from this system?’ Am I doing it because I’m suffering from power outages and I want to improve resilience? Is emissions reduction super important to my operation because I have contracts that are dependent on it, or is the public expecting and demanding it?” – Gareth Evans
- “By doing the analysis upfront and determining what system is right for the business, it provides the cheapest insurance policy to ensure that this 25-year plus investment is going to yield the most value for you.” – Dan Roberts
- “When companies own their power and proactively plan and invest, it will unlock millions (if not hundreds of millions) of trapped value.” – Gareth Evans
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Time Stamps:
- 00:01:50: Discussing recent power outages and the importance of onsite energy
- 00:02:32: Overview of the previous episode on prioritizing onsite energy investment
- 00:02:44: What technologies should be built at the determined facilities
- 00:03:15: Common customer pain points in energy technology decisions
- 00:04:27: Questions business leaders should ask for onsite energy
- 00:05:07: Importance of knowing future energy needs and resilience
- 00:06:14: Key stakeholders in the decision-making process
- 00:07:01: Understanding site constraints and energy consumption
- 00:09:00: How energy consumption data and load profiles impact decisions
- 00:11:06: Considering market conditions, incentives, and penalties
- 00:11:39: Importance of tailored energy solutions for different facilities
- 00:13:38: Evaluating options without external influence
- 00:15:07: Financial and operational considerations of energy systems
- 00:17:00: Example of a big box store’s energy savings with solar and batteries
- 00:18:36: Proactive planning for profitable and sustainable energy outcomes
- 00:19:03: Role of Vecta in simplifying energy system designs
- 00:20:06: Conclusion and teaser for the next episode in the Pain Point series
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