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Renewable Rides is the guide to the corporate energy transition. Featuring interviews with industry experts and business leaders, Renewable Rides aims to help companies tackle challenges and maximize opportunities in the pursuit of a resilient, profitable, and thriving energy future. Hosts Gareth Evans and Dan Roberts, founders of VECKTA, shed light on the energy transition and the benefits it presents for company brand, operations and resilience.
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Ep 116: Utility Data as a Sustainability Planning Tool With Sagiliti’s DeVynne Farquharson
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What if the key to achieving sustainability goals is already hidden in your utility bills? In this episode, DeVynne Farquharson shares his journey from growing up in a community heavily impacted by industrial pollution to leading sustainable solutions at Sagiliti. You'll learn how personal experiences shaped his passion for environmental equity, why data is one of the most powerful tools for driving meaningful change, and how organizations can turn sustainability ambitions into measurable outcomes.
DeVynne also explains how companies can uncover hidden opportunities in their energy, water, and utility data, overcome cost barriers, and identify projects that deliver both environmental benefits and strong ROI. From reducing water consumption and optimizing utility spending to supporting long-term decarbonization efforts, this conversation explores the practical strategies helping businesses make smarter decisions while creating a more sustainable future.
What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:
- How personal experiences can shape sustainability leadership.
- Why utility data is a powerful business asset.
- Common barriers to sustainability projects.
- How companies uncover hidden cost savings.
- The role of ROI in sustainability decisions.
- Strategies for reducing water consumption.
- How trusted partnerships accelerate change.
- Trends shaping energy and utility management.
- The importance of environmental equity.
- Why battery storage is critical to the energy transition.
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You can view a video of the conversation on VECKTA's website here: https://tinyurl.com/25fbcn8f