What does it take to modernize manufacturing facilities while slashing energy costs and improving sustainability? In this episode, Charlie Marquez, Senior Manager of EHS and Facilities at Kirkhill, shares his fascinating journey from his Navy beginnings to...
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 64: How States Stack Up on Grid Carbon Intensity
Nov 19, 2024
With the grid getting cleaner, is onsite energy still worth considering? As businesses look for the most cost-efficient solutions, it's tempting to think the answer is no. But the reality is far more complex. In this episode, we dive deep into this question and...
Ep 63: Post-Election Debrief on Energy and Distributed Generation
Nov 12, 2024
The election results are in—but how will they affect the energy industry? Tune in to this episode to get our take on the news and how we expect things to change over the next few years. You’ll get a breakdown of where we see key changes happening (or projected to...
Ep 62: The Under the Radar Regulations Impacting Building Owners
Nov 5, 2024
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...
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...