435 gigawatts of data centers want to connect to a grid that has never delivered more than 85 gigawatts at one time, and they want to do it in five years. In this highlight episode, Dr. Joshua Rhodes, research scientist at UT Austin, nonresident fellow at Columbia...
Renewable Rides Podcast
Welcome to the Renewable Rides Podcast! Join Gareth Evans, the CEO and Founder of VECKTA, and Dan Roberts, the Head of Sales, as they take you on a journey through the cutting-edge world of energy transition, on-site 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.
Ep 117: Energy Innovation’s Robbie Orvis on What Is Actually Driving Up Electricity Rates
Jul 14, 2026
Why are electricity prices rising? And what can businesses do now to protect themselves from what's coming next? In this episode, Robbie Orvis, Senior Director of Modeling and Analysis at Energy Innovation, unpacks the policy, market, and technology shifts reshaping...
Top Moment from How Onsite Energy Adds Real Estate Asset Value with Brian Rappaport, JLL
Jul 7, 2026
What if energy isn't just a utility bill, but one of the biggest opportunities to increase the value of your real estate portfolio? In this highlight episode, Brian Rappaport explains why energy has become a strategic real estate issue rather than simply an operating...
Ep 116: Utility Data as a Sustainability Planning Tool With Sagiliti’s DeVynne Farquharson
Jun 30, 2026
What if the key to achieving sustainability goals is already hidden in your utility bills? In this episode, DeVynne Farquharson shares his journey from growing up in a community heavily impacted by industrial pollution to leading sustainable solutions at Sagiliti....
Top Moment from Greg Nemet on How Solar Got 10,000 Times Cheaper and Why Commercial Rooftops Are Next
Jun 23, 2026
What if solar energy isn't just another power source, but the foundation of the future economy? In this highlight episode, Greg Nemet explores why solar energy's rapid growth shows no signs of slowing, as well as what that means for businesses, energy consumers, and...
Ep 115: Joshua Rhodes on the ERCOT Data Center Bubble, Rate Pressure, and What Business Leaders Are Missing
Jun 16, 2026
If the data is this clear, why are so many business leaders still getting energy wrong? In this episode, Dr. Joshua Rhodes, research scientist at the University of Texas at Austin, nonresident fellow at Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy, and CTO of...
Top Moment from Linking Sustainability with Profitability and Impact – Our Conversation with Business Resilience Strategist Melanie Larkins
Jun 9, 2026
Is sustainability just a reporting requirement, or is it one of the most underused drivers of revenue and business value today? In this highlight episode, Melanie Larkins explores how organizations can move beyond viewing sustainability as a compliance exercise and...
Ep 114: Greg Nemet on How Solar Got 10,000 Times Cheaper and Why Commercial Rooftops Are Next
Jun 2, 2026
What if the biggest energy transformation in history is only just getting started? In this episode, Greg Nemet explains how solar energy went from one of the most expensive technologies on earth to the cheapest source of electricity in history and why batteries,...
Ep 113: Gareth Evans on his Book and Why the Cost of Waiting on Onsite Energy Has Never Been Higher
May 19, 2026
What happens when energy stops being something businesses can take for granted? In this episode, we discuss the launch of Gareth’s new book, Powering Profits. Gareth explains why businesses are entering a completely new energy paradigm where rising costs, grid...