Renewable Rides Podcast
Welcome to the Renewable Rides Podcast! Join VECKTA Co-Founders, Gareth Evans and Dan Roberts, as they take you on a journey through the energy transition, onsite 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.
Episodes
Ep 76: Knocking Down Barriers to Onsite Energy Adoption at Scale – Feedback from Fortune 500 Leaders
What does the future of onsite energy look like, and why are businesses shifting toward decentralized power? In this episode, we break down key insights from a recent workshop with Fortune 500...
Ep 75: Mastering the Discipline of Tension Management to Achieve The Best Corporate Sustainability Outcomes – Insights from Corporate ESG Experts
Sustainability isn’t just a corporate buzzword—it’s a critical business strategy. But as companies face increasing pressure from stakeholders, regulators, and the market, how can they effectively...
Ep 74: Reflections and Lessons from the EV Buying Process
Today Gareth shares his recent experience purchasing an electric vehicle and the surprising parallels to how businesses should approach energy investments. From overcoming information gaps to...
Ep 73: 2025 Energy Predictions with Bill Nussey, VC Investor and Author of Freeing Energy
What does the future of clean energy look like, and how can businesses stay ahead of the curve? In this episode, Bill Nussey shares his bold predictions for 2025 and highlights the transformative...
Ep 72: The Realities of Grid Hardening and Onsite Energy as Adaptation Infrastructure
What do California's wildfires reveal about the vulnerabilities in our energy infrastructure? In this episode, we talk about the devastating impact of the recent wildfires in California and how...
Ep 71: The Process of Adopting Solar and Storage – Lessons Learned From a Business Owner and CEO
Today we are joined by Bart Calame, CEO of Compass Dermatopathology, to discuss his journey into renewable energy. From how he transitioned his business to solar energy to valuable lessons for...
Ep 70: A Complete Primer on Reporting and Analyzing Scope 3 Emissions with Ty Colman, Co-Founder of Optera
What does it take to tackle corporate emissions and align sustainability with business success? In this episode, Ty Colman, Co-Founder of Optera, dives into the critical role of Scope 3 emissions in...
Ep 69: Our Year-End Reflections: How Did Our 2024 Energy Predictions Play Out?
What did 2024 teach us about the future of renewable energy? In this episode, we reflect on our predictions for the year and evaluate how trends in distributed energy, EV adoption, energy...
Ep 68: Peter Kelly-Detwiler on Decarbonizing the Energy Economy
How is the global energy transition reshaping the way businesses approach sustainability? In this episode, Peter Kelly-Detwiler unpacks the challenges and opportunities in decarbonization, grid...