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Renewable Rides

Gareth Evans & Dan Roberts

99 episodes

5 days ago

What if the biggest risks to your solar investment aren’t the ones you can see? In this episode, we sit down with Calvin Fine, Head of Market Operations and VECKTA Co-Founder, to unpack the hidden pitfalls and proven strategies behind commercial energy projects. From tax credit compliance and workmanship guarantees to maintenance planning and supplier accountability, you’ll learn how businesses can confidently approach solar and battery installations while safeguarding long-term performance a...

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What if the biggest risks to your solar investment aren’t the ones you can see? In this episode, we sit down with Calvin Fine, Head of Market Operations and VECKTA Co-Founder, to unpack the hidden pitfalls and proven strategies behind commercial energy projects. From tax credit compliance and workmanship guarantees to maintenance planning and supplier accountability, you’ll learn how businesses can confidently approach solar and battery installations while safeguarding long-term performance a...

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Ep 99: Deep Dive on Onsite Energy Project Procurement, Risks and Cost Drivers

What if the biggest risks to your solar investment aren’t the ones you can see? In this episode, we sit down with Calvin Fine, Head of Market Operations and VECKTA Co-Founder, to unpack the hidden pitfalls and proven strategies behind commercial energy projects. From tax credit compliance and workmanship guarantees to maintenance planning and supplier accountability, you’ll learn how businesses can confidently approach solar and battery installations while safeguarding long-term performance a...

5 days ago

1 hour 1 minute

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Ep 98: Navigating the New Solar and Storage ITC Requirements

What’s really changed in the solar market since the “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed? In this episode, Dan Roberts and Marc Palmer, Founder and CEO of Conductor Solar, break down how the act’s tax credits, FIAC compliance, and construction timelines are reshaping the landscape for solar developers and investors. You’ll learn how to navigate new ITC and depreciation rules, what’s required for “beginning of construction,” and how developers can position projects to avoid compliance pitfalls. Mar...

2 weeks ago

36 minutes

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Ep 97: How Utilities are Dealing with the Storm of Surging Demand, an Aging Grid and Climate Risk

What happens when rising demand, an aging grid, extreme weather, and the AI boom all collide? U.S. utilities are facing what some are calling the “perfect storm,” and the ripple effects are set to reshape electricity rates, reliability, and long-term energy strategies. In this episode, we break down why demand is skyrocketing after two decades of flat growth, how utilities are responding, and what it means for businesses and households alike. From data center-driven load surges and billion-do...

1 month ago

33 minutes

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Ep 96: The Price of Power: Examining the Costs Behind Keeping the Lights On and What's Next with Mark Ellis

Why do your energy bills keep rising? And where is all that money really going? In this episode, economic and financial consultant Mark Ellis breaks down the inner workings of utility economics and regulation, sharing a unique insider’s view of how utilities make money, what drives their profits, and why regulatory models often leave consumers paying more than they should. Listen in to hear why some seemingly cost-effective solutions—like behind-the-meter batteries—never gained tractio...

1 month ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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Ep 95: The Utility of the Future and the Community Power Model with San Diego Community Power CEO, Karin Burns

What if the biggest roadblocks to clean energy weren’t the technology itself, but the time it takes to connect that power to the grid? In this episode, San Diego Community Power CEO, Karin Burns, dives deep into the future of renewable energy, community choice aggregation (CCAs), and how innovative solutions like virtual power plants are transforming the way we generate, store, and use electricity. You’ll learn how CCAs create cleaner, more affordable power while building local jobs, wh...

2 months ago

48 minutes

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Ep 94: Linking Sustainability with Profitability and Impact - Our Conversation with Business Resilience Strategist Melanie Larkins

What if sustainability wasn’t just about compliance but about unlocking hidden value in your business? In this conversation with Melanie Larkins, a global sustainability strategist with over 20 years of ESG leadership experience, you’ll learn how systems thinking, strategic decision-making, and ROI-focused approaches can transform sustainability from a cost center into a driver of innovation, efficiency, and growth. You’ll discover the biggest barriers preventing businesses from fully l...

2 months ago

42 minutes

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Ep 93: The Potential of Hydrogen and Business in Reversing Climate Change with Entrepreneur, Author and Expert Rinaldo Brutoco

Can business innovation really reverse climate change? In this episode, entrepreneur and founder of the World Business Academy, Rinaldo Brutoco, shares why he believes traditional institutions have failed to address the scale of the environmental crisis and why it's up to business leaders to step up with bold, transformative solutions. You'll learn how Rinaldo’s early experiences shaped his belief in enterprise as a force for good and why a mindset shift to stewardship is essential for real c...

3 months ago

48 minutes

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Ep 92: One AI Platform for All 50 States - Making Sense of Energy Utility Filings with Halcyon Co-Founder Nat Bullard

What if the biggest bottleneck in America’s clean energy transition isn’t technology… but information? In this episode, we sit down with Nat Bullard, co-founder of Halcyon, to explore how AI and machine learning are revolutionizing the way energy policy data is accessed and used. Nat explains how his lifelong passion for organizing complex systems has led to a career dedicated to decoding the regulatory chaos of U.S. energy markets. You’ll hear how his team tackles the “hairball” of unstructu...

3 months ago

51 minutes

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Ep 91: Middle East Tensions and Energy Supply Chain Shocks - What Companies Need to Consider

Global energy volatility is no longer just a geopolitical concern; it's a direct risk to your bottom line. Let's discuss how tensions around the Strait of Hormuz impact fuel and electricity prices worldwide, and why now is the critical moment to rethink your energy strategy for profitability and resilience. Listen in as we cover the economic ripple effects triggered by disruptions in oil and LNG shipping lanes, the surprising correlations between oil and natural gas prices during global crise...

4 months ago

21 minutes

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Ep 90: Spotlight on Texas Energy Policy and Unpacking the Impact of the Big Beautiful Bill on Distributed Generation

The pace of policy change is accelerating, and if you're in the energy space, you can't afford to fall behind. Let’s break down the latest legislative shifts shaking up the U.S. energy landscape from Texas to Washington and what they mean for onsite energy projects, investor confidence, and the future of distributed energy. Listen in as we cover the highs and lows of recent state and federal bills, including the surprising defeat of three anti-renewable proposals in Texas, the potential of SB...

4 months ago

19 minutes

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Ep 89: A New Suite of Solutions for the New World: Our Talk with Ember’s Kingsmill Bond on Electrotech and Energy Security

The global energy transition is moving fast—are you ready for what comes next? Today's guest is Kingsmill Bond, energy strategist at Ember, who joins the show to unpack the seismic shift underway in how we power our world—and why clinging to outdated solutions could spell economic stagnation. He introduces “electrotech,” the production of electricity from solar and wind, smart usage via EVs and heat pumps, and connected technologies like batteries and grids. These innovations benefit from ste...

5 months ago

47 minutes

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Ep 88: Lessons From the Recent Major Outages and Putting a Value on Resilience

What happens when an entire country goes dark? In this episode, we break down three recent massive power outages — in Spain, Chile, and at London’s Heathrow Airport — that disrupted millions of lives and exposed the fragility of our global energy infrastructure. You’ll learn what triggered each blackout, why these failures are more than just isolated incidents, and how interconnected, inverter-heavy grids are creating new vulnerabilities in a world rapidly shifting to renewables. We also unpa...

5 months ago

22 minutes

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Ep 87: Insights into Commercial Real Estate Technology Trends with JLL’s Lee Jackson

Lee Jackson, Senior Vice President of Digital Solutions at JLL, joins the show to share his unconventional journey and how his unique background gives him an edge in transforming real estate portfolios. You'll hear how shifting consumer behavior, from traditional retail to immersive destination experiences, has forced the industry to adapt, and how digital tools are helping it do just that. Lee also breaks down the key differences between public and private ownership structures, how ass...

6 months ago

43 minutes

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Ep 86: The Business Value of Sustainability: Our Discussion with UPS, CBRE, Jamestown and Southface Institute

What if the key to long-term profit isn’t faster growth, but smarter, greener strategy? In this panel discussion, leaders from UPS, CBRE, Jamestown, and Southface Institute break down why sustainability isn’t just good for the planet—it’s smart business. James Marlow opens the conversation by challenging the obsession with quarterly gains, advocating instead for "hundred-year thinking." Becca Timms, Tommy Bledsoe, and Zach Marchlik share how companies like UPS are tracking emissions across fa...

6 months ago

47 minutes

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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, wind, and energy storage projects and how they're being weighed against long-standing subsidies in the oil and gas industry. Listen in to hear how rural EV infrastructure is lagging behind urban areas, the surprising economics of off-road electric veh...

6 months ago

16 minutes

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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 bloodbath in the markets to a surprising bounce back, we unpack what’s driving energy project economics—and it’s not just equipment costs. You’ll learn why utility tariffs, consumption patterns, and costs play a far bigger role than most people think, and ho...

6 months ago

20 minutes

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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 report from the American Society of Civil Engineers reveals some alarming truths about our aging infrastructure. In this episode, we break down the key findings of the 2025 Infrastructure Report Card, focusing on energy. We discuss why the U.S. power gr...

6 months ago

19 minutes

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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 groundbreaking technology is revolutionizing the power industry. They discuss how DG Matrix is tackling grid constraints, optimizing energy use, and making modular power solutions more accessible across industries like EV charging, data centers, and commercial ener...

7 months ago

44 minutes

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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 clean energy investments. He explains how their grid modeling assesses every hour of a project’s impact, from reducing pollution to improving ecosystem health. You'll learn how clean energy is more than just sustainability—it’s a strategic advantage. An...

7 months ago

41 minutes

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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 (Catalyst by Wellstar) join the show to discuss the intersection of sustainability, energy, healthcare, and agriculture. They share how businesses can invest in resilient energy solutions, the challenges of balancing sustainability with profitability, a...

7 months ago

51 minutes