Renewable Rides

By: Gareth Evans & Dan Roberts
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • Ep 61: The Most Frightening Blackouts Explored: Cyber Attacks, Lightening, Hurricanes and a Fish
    Oct 29 2024

    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's 1999 grid failure. We examine the underlying causes, from infrastructure challenges to unpredictable natural events.

    Beyond the statistics, this episode also addresses the implications of these outages and what they teach us about energy resilience. Learn how to protect your business from future disruptions and ensure grid stability in a world increasingly reliant on consistent power.

    What You'll Learn In Today's Episode:

    • The largest global blackouts in history.
    • Key reasons behind power grid failures.
    • How weather events and lightning strikes impact power grids.
    • Surprising animal-related causes of outages.
    • The infrastructure issues that lead to power failures.
    • Why some blackouts last days or even weeks.
    • Cyber-attacks as an emerging threat to power grids.
    • How balloons and fish have caused power outages.
    • The fragility of old transformers and grids.
    • Ways to improve power resilience and reliability.


    Resources In Today's Episode:

    • Gareth Evans: LinkedIn
    • Dan Roberts: LinkedIn
    • VECKTA: News


    You can view a video of the conversation on VECKTA's website here: https://tinyurl.com/ybrp658a

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    15 mins
  • Ep 60: Maximizing NOI, Tenant Experiences and Property Valuations with Onsite Energy - Insights from Head of Real Estate Responsible Investment at Calvert
    Oct 22 2024

    Is sustainability the key to the future of real estate? Brendan McCarthy, Head of Real Estate Responsible Investment at Calvert Research and Management, explores how ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices are transforming the commercial real estate landscape. In this episode, Brendan shares his journey from traditional finance to sustainability-driven real estate, and how capital markets can be a catalyst for positive change. He delves into the financial impact of addressing climate risks and the importance of sustainable capital allocation.

    You will learn about the economic and operational hurdles in implementing sustainable practices in real estate, from energy efficiency to managing climate risks. Brendan also addresses common misconceptions among real estate owners and emphasizes why tackling these challenges now leads to long-term benefits, including higher property values and reduced financing costs.

    What You'll Learn In Today's Episode:

    • How sustainability is reshaping the real estate sector.
    • The financial benefits of addressing climate risks early.
    • Challenges of implementing sustainable real estate practices.
    • The importance of energy efficiency and decarbonization.
    • Why green leases are gaining popularity.
    • The impact of stranded assets and how to avoid them.
    • The role of human capital in driving sustainability.
    • Overcoming objections from real estate owners.
    • ESG integration into capital markets.
    • Financial materiality of climate risks in property valuation.

    Resources In Today's Episode:

    • Brendan McCarthy: LinkedIn
    • Morgan Stanley
    • Calvert
    • Gareth Evans: LinkedIn
    • Dan Roberts: LinkedIn
    • VECKTA: News


    You can view a video of the conversation on VECKTA's website here: https://tinyurl.com/424anat6

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    52 mins
  • Ep 59: Operational Resilience During Extreme Weather
    Oct 15 2024

    How can businesses prepare for natural disasters? In this episode, we dive into the importance of power resilience and how major operations, such as Disney, have designed energy systems to handle these emergencies. We’ll explore their innovative approach, from building a private energy utility to integrating renewable energy sources for continued operation, even in the harshest weather.

    You'll also learn practical steps businesses can take to improve their power resilience. Discover how leaders can strategize for uninterrupted operations, minimize risks, and maintain critical infrastructure during extreme events. Don’t wait for disaster to strike—find out how proactive planning can make all the difference!

    What You'll Learn In Today's Episode:

    • How Disney created the Reedy Creek Improvement District to manage its own power infrastructure.
    • Why onsite energy systems like microgrids are essential for resilience during natural disasters.
    • Where critical facilities like manufacturing plants are most at risk during power outages.
    • What business leaders can do to plan for power outages before disaster strikes.
    • How businesses can blend renewable and traditional energy sources for maximum resilience.
    • Why energy resilience isn’t just a cost—it’s a profitable investment for long-term stability.
    • Where microgrids have proven to keep communities and businesses operational during storms.
    • What the looped grid system is and how it minimizes power disruptions during hurricanes.
    • How businesses can calculate the real cost of a power outage to their bottom line.
    • Why energy resilience should be part of every company’s strategic planning process.

    Resources In Today's Episode:

    • Gareth Evans: LinkedIn
    • Dan Roberts: LinkedIn
    • VECKTA: News


    You can view a video of the conversation on VECKTA's website here: https://tinyurl.com/3c4b7dvy

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    24 mins

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