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How Manufacturers Are Cutting Energy Costs Without Spending a Dollar Upfront | Ep. 90 [David Kipling]

Industry Ignited Podcast

Industry Ignited Podcast
How Manufacturers Are Cutting Energy Costs Without Spending a Dollar Upfront | Ep. 90 [David Kipling]
Jun 08, 2026 Season 1 Episode 90
Leeanne Aguilar, Ph.D.

What if manufacturers could reduce energy costs, lower carbon emissions, and modernize critical infrastructure without investing any capital upfront? In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with David Kipling, CEO of On-site Energy Group, to explore how innovative energy financing models are helping industrial companies unlock major savings while accelerating their sustainability goals. David shares his journey from corporate finance and renewable energy development to building a fast-growing energy business with more than $90 million in assets under management.

The conversation covers the biggest challenges facing manufacturers today, including rising energy costs, decarbonization pressures, and capital expenditure constraints. David explains how zero-capex, off-balance-sheet energy solutions allow companies to implement energy efficiency, electrification, and on-site generation projects while preserving cash flow and improving competitiveness. He also discusses winning Ford as an early customer, scaling across Europe, reducing Scope 3 emissions, and the emerging technologies that could reshape industrial energy over the next decade. Whether you're a manufacturing leader, sustainability professional, or business executive, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of industrial energy and decarbonization.

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