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 and regulation, sharing a unique insider’s view of how utilities make...
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 95: The Utility of the Future and the Community Power Model with San Diego Community Power CEO, Karin Burns
Sep 2, 2025
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, dives deep into the future of renewable energy, community choice...
Ep 94: Linking Sustainability with Profitability and Impact – Our Conversation with Business Resilience Strategist Melanie Larkins
Aug 19, 2025
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 years of ESG leadership experience, you’ll learn how systems thinking,...
Ep 93: The Potential of Hydrogen and Business in Reversing Climate Change with Entrepreneur, Author and Expert Rinaldo Brutoco
Jul 29, 2025
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 have failed to address the scale of the environmental crisis and why it's...
Ep 92: One AI Platform for All 50 States – Making Sense of Energy Utility Filings with Halcyon Co-Founder Nat Bullard
Jul 15, 2025
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 machine learning are revolutionizing the way energy policy data is...
Ep 91: Middle East Tensions and Energy Supply Chain Shocks – What Companies Need to Consider
Jul 1, 2025
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.
Ep 90: Spotlight on Texas Energy Policy and Unpacking the Impact of the Big Beautiful Bill on Distributed Generation
Jun 17, 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe pace of policy change is accelerating, and if you’re in the energy space, you can’t afford to fall behind. Let’s break down the latest legislative shifts shaking up the U.S. energy landscape from Texas to Washington and what they mean for onsite energy projects, investor confidence, and the future of distributed energy.
Listen in as we cover the highs and lows of recent state and federal bills, including the surprising defeat of three anti-renewable proposals in Texas, the potential of SB 1202 to dramatically cut soft costs, and the razor-thin passage of the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” in Congress.
Ep 89: A New Suite of Solutions for the New World: Our Talk with Ember’s Kingsmill Bond on Electrotech and Energy Security
Jun 3, 2025
The global energy transition is moving fast—are you ready for what comes next? Today's guest is Kingsmill Bond, energy strategist at Ember, who joins the show to unpack the seismic shift underway in how we power our world—and why clinging to outdated solutions could...
Ep 88: Lessons From the Recent Major Outages and Putting a Value on Resilience
May 20, 2025
What happens when an entire country goes dark? In this episode, we break down three recent massive power outages — in Spain, Chile, and at London’s Heathrow Airport — that disrupted millions of lives and exposed the fragility of our global energy infrastructure....