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 these emergencies. We’ll explore their innovative approach, from...
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 58: A Systems-Based Approach to Net Zero – Insights From Mike Dieterich, Corporate Sustainability Expert
Oct 8, 2024
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 his global travels and groundbreaking work, including leading the Zero...
Ep 57: Onsite Energy as a Profit Center for Commercial Real Estate Owners – Our Talk with Brendan Wallace, Fifth Wall CEO and CIO
Oct 1, 2024
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 of Fifth Wall, breaks down the $18 trillion question: how do we...
Ep 56: The Growth of the Energy Procurement Role in Enterprise
Sep 24, 2024
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 procurement. You'll learn how the rise of battery energy storage systems and...
Ep 55: Our Take: What Do the Olympics Have to Do with the Energy Transition?
Sep 17, 2024
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 into achieving sustainability goals. You’ll learn how the pursuit of...
Ep 54: GM’s Winning Sustainability Strategy – Our Conversation with Chief Sustainability Officer Kristen Siemen
Sep 10, 2024
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 sustainability into their core business strategy. Discover how GM is...
Ep 53: The Nuance of Project Pricing and the Value of Competition
Sep 3, 2024
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 a project to market. We’ll explore the latest customer insights,...
Ep 52: Pain Point Series: Self-Financing vs Debt Financing for Onsite Energy Systems
Aug 27, 2024
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 key considerations for each option. You’ll gain valuable insights into...
Ep 51: Pain Point Series: How to Choose the Right Contractor
Aug 20, 2024
Now that we’ve designed the right onsite energy system, how do we buy them from developers and contractors? This is a crucial topic for business leaders who want to harness the power of onsite energy. Choosing the wrong contractors could have a very damaging...