Renewable Rides
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.
Episodes
85 episodes
Ep 85: Reflecting on the Ending Intermittent Energy Subsidies Act and a Phased-Down Investment Tax Credit
Today we are looking into the latest developments around the 48E tax credits and a proposed bill—the Ending Intermittent Energy Subsidies Act—that could drastically reshape clean energy investment. You'll learn what these changes mean for solar...
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Ep 84: How the U.S. Tariffs Will Impact Onsite Energy Project Economics
What if all the chaos in the tariff headlines isn’t as disastrous as it seems? In this episode, we cut through the noise to break down the real economic impact of the latest tariff developments on onsite energy projects. From the initial bloodb...
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Ep 83: The State of U.S. Energy Infrastructure and Its Recent D+ Grade
Every day, we hear debates about energy—should we rely on coal, nuclear, gas, or renewables? But what no one is discussing is the backbone of it all: the power grid. With demand skyrocketing, prices climbing, and outages increasing, the latest ...
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Ep 82: Tech Spotlight: DG Matrix and its Power Router for Scalable Building Electrification
What if energy solutions could be simpler, more scalable, and more reliable while significantly reducing emissions? In this episode, Michael Wood, Chief of Staff at DG Matrix, and Haroon Inam, CEO of DG Matrix, break down how their groundbreaki...
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Ep 81: Quantifying the Human and Ecological Impact of Clean Energy with Quantum Energy
How do energy decisions impact not just the economy, but also human health and the environment? In this episode, Andrew DeMille, COO of Quantum Energy, shares how their advanced analytics quantify these effects, helping businesses make smarter ...
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Ep 80: Patients Expect Sustainability in Healthcare and Other Takeaways from Our SXSW Panel
What happens when the power grid fails, and how can businesses drive real sustainability solutions? In this live episode from SXSW, industry leaders Leigh-Kathryn Bonner (Bee Downtown), Eric Riesenberg (VoLo Earth Ventures), and Patric Rayburn ...
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Ep 79: What is Happening with Energy Rates? Recent Increases and State Comparisons
Electricity rates are rising faster than ever, but what does this mean for businesses? In this episode, we break down the shifting economics of onsite energy solutions. With electricity rates surging—especially in states like California—many bu...
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Episode 79
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Ep 78: VECKTA's Newest Platform Tool Answers the Final Major Question of Onsite Energy Deployment
Navigating onsite energy investments is no easy task, especially for large corporations with multiple stakeholders and complex financial considerations. In this episode, Felipe Sarubbi, Co-Founder of VECKTA, introduces a game-changing new featu...
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Ep 77: Trump's Unleashing American Energy Order and Its Impact on Distributed Energy
What does President Trump’s new executive order mean for the Inflation Reduction Act and the future of onsite energy investment? In this episode, we break down the potential impact of this decision on clean energy incentives, tax credits, and r...
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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 executives on the transition to grid-interactive bu...
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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 balance impact with profitability? In this episo...
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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 leveraging data for smarter decisions, we break down...
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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 trends in clean energy. Bill dives into the acce...
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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 climate change is reshaping the way we think about...
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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 leaders considering sustainable solutions, this epi...
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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 combating climate change. You'll learn how bu...
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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 resilience, and regulatory incentives shaped the market....
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Episode 69
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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 modernization, and renewable energy integration. D...
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Ep 67: Review of SEIA’s Solar Means Business Report
How are corporate giants like Amazon, Google, and Meta driving the solar revolution? In this episode, we dive into the Solar Means Business report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and uncover the impressive strides c...
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Episode 67
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Ep 66: The Financial Materiality of Climate Risk: Industry Perspective with Sotiria Anagnostou
What does it take to navigate climate challenges and create meaningful change? In this episode, Sotiria Anagnostou, Executive Director of AZ CleanTech, shares her journey from academia to corporate sustainability and her mission to build a clea...
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Ep 65: Lessons Learned in Deploying a Hybrid Microgrid System From Aerospace Manufacturer Kirkhill
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 b...
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Ep 64: How States Stack Up on Grid Carbon Intensity
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 ...
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Ep 63: Post-Election Debrief on Energy and Distributed Generation
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 happeni...
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Ep 62: The Under the Radar Regulations Impacting Building Owners
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 bui...
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Ep 61: The Most Frightening Blackouts Explored: Cyber Attacks, Lightening, Hurricanes and a Fish
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...
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