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 60: Maximizing NOI, Tenant Experiences and Property Valuations with Onsite Energy – Insights from Head of Real Estate Responsible Investment at Calvert
Is sustainability the key to the future of real estate? Brendan McCarthy, Head of Real Estate Responsible Investment at Calvert Research and Management, explores how ESG (Environmental, Social,...
Ep 59: Operational Resilience During Extreme Weather
How can businesses prepare for natural disasters? In this episode, we dive into the importance of power resilience and how major operations, such as Disney, have designed energy systems to handle...
Ep 58: A Systems-Based Approach to Net Zero – Insights From Mike Dieterich, Corporate Sustainability Expert
Can one person truly make a difference in the fight against climate change? In this episode, we sit down with Mike Dieterich, a Corporate Sustainability Expert, who shares inspiring stories from...
Ep 57: Onsite Energy as a Profit Center for Commercial Real Estate Owners – Our Talk with Brendan Wallace, Fifth Wall CEO and CIO
How do we tackle the monumental challenge of decarbonizing the real estate industry, which contributes a large percentage of global emissions? In this episode, Brendan Wallace, co-founder and CEO...
Ep 56: The Growth of the Energy Procurement Role in Enterprise
Today Calvin Fine, Head of Market Operations at VECKTA, joins us to explain how businesses are rethinking their relationships with utilities and the strategic options available for energy...
Ep 55: Our Take: What Do the Olympics Have to Do with the Energy Transition?
What do the Olympics have in common with the energy transition? In this episode, we draw compelling parallels between Olympic athletes’ commitment to their sport and the effort businesses must put...
Ep 54: GM’s Winning Sustainability Strategy – Our Conversation with Chief Sustainability Officer Kristen Siemen
How can sustainability drive both environmental and business success? In this episode, Kristen Siemen, Chief Sustainability Officer at General Motors, shares insights on how GM is integrating...
Ep 53: The Nuance of Project Pricing and the Value of Competition
How do you ensure you're getting the best value from your suppliers? In today's episode, we dive into the crucial role of supplier diversity and the importance of driving competition when bringing...
Ep 52: Pain Point Series: Self-Financing vs Debt Financing for Onsite Energy Systems
Curious about the best way to finance your onsite energy systems? In this episode, we explore the crucial decision between self-financing and debt financing, breaking down the benefits, risks and...
