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
Top Moment from Greg Nemet on How Solar Got 10,000 Times Cheaper and Why Commercial Rooftops Are Next
What if solar energy isn't just another power source, but the foundation of the future economy? In this highlight episode, Greg Nemet explores why solar energy's rapid growth shows no signs of...
Ep 115: Joshua Rhodes on the ERCOT Data Center Bubble, Rate Pressure, and What Business Leaders Are Missing
If the data is this clear, why are so many business leaders still getting energy wrong? In this episode, Dr. Joshua Rhodes, research scientist at the University of Texas at Austin, nonresident...
Top Moment from Linking Sustainability with Profitability and Impact – Our Conversation with Business Resilience Strategist Melanie Larkins
Is sustainability just a reporting requirement, or is it one of the most underused drivers of revenue and business value today? In this highlight episode, Melanie Larkins explores how organizations...
Ep 114: Greg Nemet on How Solar Got 10,000 Times Cheaper and Why Commercial Rooftops Are Next
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...
Ep 113: Gareth Evans on his Book and Why the Cost of Waiting on Onsite Energy Has Never Been Higher
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...
Ep 112: Building an Energy Program that Scales with Carson Bristol of Lithia & Driveway
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...
Top Moment from The Price of Power: Examining the Costs Behind Keeping the Lights On and What’s Next with Mark Ellis
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...
Ep 111: How Onsite Energy Adds Real Estate Asset Value with Brian Rappaport, JLL
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...
Top Moment from Lessons Learned in Deploying a Hybrid Microgrid System From Aerospace Manufacturer Kirkhill
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,...
