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,...
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 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...
Ep 112: Building an Energy Program that Scales with Carson Bristol of Lithia & Driveway
May 12, 2026
What does it actually take to move sustainability from strategy decks into real-world projects? In this episode, Carson Bristol from Lithia Motors shares how one of the world’s largest automotive retailers is approaching energy efficiency, electrification, and...
Top Moment from The Price of Power: Examining the Costs Behind Keeping the Lights On and What’s Next with Mark Ellis
May 5, 2026
Why do your electricity bills keep rising—and who actually benefits from it? In this highlight episode, we unpack the complex (and often hidden) financial mechanics behind utility companies and how they make money. From cost-of-service regulation to the role of...
Ep 111: How Onsite Energy Adds Real Estate Asset Value with Brian Rappaport, JLL
Apr 28, 2026
What happens when energy stops being just a cost and becomes a strategic advantage? In this episode, Brian Rappaport from JLL unpacks the evolving role of energy in today’s market, from grid constraints and rising demand to the growing impact of AI and distributed...
Top Moment from Lessons Learned in Deploying a Hybrid Microgrid System From Aerospace Manufacturer Kirkhill
Apr 21, 2026
What does it really take to reduce energy costs and future-proof a large-scale manufacturing operation? In this highlight episode, Charlie Marquez, Senior Manager of EHS and Facilities at Kirkhill, shares how his team tackled rising energy expenses by moving beyond...
Ep 110: What Deploying an Onsite Energy System Actually Requires
Apr 14, 2026
Is installing an onsite energy system going to overwhelm your team? Or is that fear overblown? In this episode, we unpack one of the most common concerns businesses have when considering solar and energy systems: how much work is actually involved. You’ll learn what...
Top Moment from One AI Platform for All 50 States – Making Sense of Energy Utility Filings with Halcyon Co-Founder Nat Bullard
Apr 7, 2026
What happens when energy demand grows faster than the system can handle? In this highlight episode, Nat Bullard breaks down the unique moment we’re in—where surging demand from data centers, industrial players, and electrification is colliding with infrastructure...
Ep 109: Why Solar and Battery Storage Systems Rarely Benefit from Waiting
Mar 31, 2026
What is the real cost of waiting to install solar and battery systems for your business? In this episode, we break down one of the most common questions companies ask: should we deploy on-site energy now, or wait for technology to get cheaper and more efficient?...