Renewable Rides

As electricity demand rises and renewable energy becomes a larger part of the grid, businesses have an opportunity to play a bigger role than ever before. In this highlight episode, Matthew Plante explains why the future of energy isn't about building more infrastructure—it's about using existing resources more intelligently. You'll learn how demand flexibility is transforming the w...

What can some of the most remote communities in the world teach us about the future of energy? In Alaska, high diesel costs, challenging geography, and unreliable fuel supply have driven remarkable innovation in renewable energy. Peter Asmus returns to the show to share what he discovered while documenting these stories, exploring how communities are using microgrids, wind, solar, hydro, and batte...

A strong business case doesn’t guarantee an energy project will get approved. Without early alignment across finance, operations, procurement, sustainability, legal, and executive leadership, even the most promising project can face unexpected objections, costly delays, and missed opportunities. In this episode, we explain how to engage the right stakeholders before going to market, communicate th...

What if businesses could stop being price takers in the energy market and start taking control of their energy future? In this episode, the entire VECKTA founding team celebrates its $11 million Series A funding round and explores why on-site energy is becoming an increasingly important business investment. Gareth, Dan, Felipe and Calvin discuss rising electricity prices, growing demand from data...

Why are electricity prices continuing to rise and what does government policy have to do with it? In this episode, Robbie Orvis, Senior Director of Modeling and Analysis at Energy Innovation, breaks down the real-world impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the rollback of clean energy tax credits, and the growing demand from AI data centres. Learn why these policy changes are reshaping renewab...

The energy grid is becoming more dynamic, but the way we interact with it hasn’t always kept pace. Michael Grasso, Founder & CEO of Grid Rails, is working to change that by making it easier for utilities, businesses, and consumers to connect, control, and transact with the energy devices already around them. In this episode, Michael explains how Grid Rails enables real-time measurement, contro...

In this highlight episode, DeVynne Farquharson explains how organizations can use utility data to uncover cost savings, improve operational efficiency, and build practical sustainability strategies that deliver measurable results. You'll learn how utility bill management, rebate programs, and data analysis can help businesses reduce unnecessary spending while creating a stronger foundation fo...

What happens to the business case for onsite energy when the incentives that helped drive it start to disappear? In this episode, we explore how changing U.S. energy policy, rising electricity costs, and growing grid investment are reshaping the economics of solar, batteries, and other onsite energy systems. You’ll learn why incentives should be treated as one part of a broader strategy, how to id...

What if businesses could take greater control of their energy costs, resilience, and sustainability without relying entirely on the traditional grid? In this highlight episode, we explore the growing opportunity for onsite energy systems and why more business leaders are looking at generating, storing, and managing energy directly where it is needed. You’ll learn what onsite energy can include, ho...

What if your rooftop, car park, or unused land could become not just part of your property, but also a source of revenue? In this episode, Gareth joins Tom McGee on the From Where I Sit podcast to explain how commercial real estate owners can take greater control of their energy through onsite generation, storage, and other distributed energy solutions. You’ll learn why aging grid infrastructure,...

What if clean energy investments could be measured not just in dollars and emissions, but in lives saved, species protected and economic value created? In this highlight episode, you’ll learn how Andrew DeMille and Quantum Energy are bringing impact analytics into energy decision-making, helping businesses quantify the broader human, environmental and economic outcomes of clean energy projects. An...

What happens when energy and sustainability stop being “nice-to-have” initiatives and become a core part of business strategy? In this episode, Ryan Knudson, Vice President of Energy and Sustainability at Phillips Edison, shares how Phillips Edison is approaching energy and sustainability as a way to manage rising utility costs, protect tenants from future energy headwinds, and create long-term va...

What happens when AI's demand for electricity grows faster than the grid can keep up? In this highlight episode, we unpack the growing pressure AI data centers are placing on power infrastructure, from rising electricity prices and political backlash to lengthy transmission queues, generation bottlenecks, and the limits of simply building more centralized infrastructure. Listen in to learn wh...

What if your business could take control of its energy future instead of waiting for the grid to decide your costs and reliability? In this episode, we explore why businesses are increasingly vulnerable to rising energy prices, grid constraints, and growing demand from industries such as AI and data centers. We also discuss how energy is shifting from a simple operational expense into a strategic...

What if your biggest business risk isn't your competition—but your energy strategy? In this highlight episode, Gareth steps into the guest seat to discuss the launch of his book, Powering Profits . You'll discover why energy has become one of the most important business challenges of our time, how rising costs and grid vulnerability are changing the way organizations operate, and why eve...

What if the key to building a cleaner, more reliable energy future isn’t just producing more power, but using the power we already have more intelligently? In this episode, Matthew Plante, Co-Founder and President of Voltus, Inc., shares how demand response, load flexibility, and virtual power plants are reshaping the way businesses interact with the grid. You’ll learn how commercial and industria...

435 gigawatts of data centers want to connect to a grid that has never delivered more than 85 gigawatts at one time, and they want to do it in five years. In this highlight episode, Dr. Joshua Rhodes, research scientist at UT Austin, nonresident fellow at Columbia University, and one of the few independent experts who models the ERCOT grid for a living, explains why he called this a bubble in 2025...

Why are electricity prices rising? And what can businesses do now to protect themselves from what's coming next? In this episode, Robbie Orvis, Senior Director of Modeling and Analysis at Energy Innovation, unpacks the policy, market, and technology shifts reshaping the energy landscape. From the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to the rapid growth of A...

What if energy isn't just a utility bill, but one of the biggest opportunities to increase the value of your real estate portfolio? In this highlight episode, Brian Rappaport explains why energy has become a strategic real estate issue rather than simply an operating expense. He shares how growing grid constraints, rising tenant expectations, and increasing demand for reliable, low-carbon ene...

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...

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 slowing, as well as what that means for businesses, energy consumers, and the broader economy. You'll learn why falling solar and battery costs continue to drive adoption worldwide, how the co...

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 fellow at Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy, and CTO of IdeaSmiths, brings the kind of clarity that only comes from building the most detailed independent models of the ERCOT grid in...

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 can move beyond viewing sustainability as a compliance exercise and instead unlock it as a tool for innovation, efficiency, and growth. Listen in as Melanie breaks down how companies are leaving value o...

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 the cheapest source of electricity in history and why batteries, distributed energy systems, and commercial solar are following a similar path even faster. You’ll learn how global innovation, policy, ma...

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 entering a completely new energy paradigm where rising costs, grid instability, and operational risk are forcing leaders to rethink how they power their companies. You’ll learn why onsite energy is no long...