Are local regulations impacting commercial real estate as much as national headlines? In this episode, we uncover the critical, often overlooked policies shaping the commercial and industrial real estate landscape across America. We explore building performance...
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 61: The Most Frightening Blackouts Explored: Cyber Attacks, Lightening, Hurricanes and a Fish
Oct 29, 2024
What causes the largest global blackouts, and how can we prevent them in the future? In this episode, we explore some of the most significant power outages in history, such as India's 2012 blackout, which affected 620 million people, and Brazil's 1999 grid failure....
Ep 60: Maximizing NOI, Tenant Experiences and Property Valuations with Onsite Energy – Insights from Head of Real Estate Responsible Investment at Calvert
Oct 22, 2024
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, and Governance) practices are transforming the commercial real estate...
Ep 59: Operational Resilience During Extreme Weather
Oct 15, 2024
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...
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...