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. Drawing on decades of experience and insights from his book, The Energy Switch, and upcoming work, A Matter of Degrees, Peter shares how companies can adapt to the evolving energy landscape. From understanding energy market dynamics to investing in storage solutions and sustainable technologies, this discussion offers actionable advice for staying competitive and profitable in a carbon-conscious world.

Peter also dives into the complexities of distributed energy resources, carbon markets, and innovative strategies like demand response programs. He highlights the risks of negative covariance in virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs), critiques carbon credit mechanisms, and explores how localized energy solutions can save billions while deferring costly infrastructure upgrades. Whether you’re a business leader or an energy enthusiast, this conversation will equip you with the knowledge to navigate the future of energy.

What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:

• The importance of decarbonization in reshaping the global energy economy.
• Why grid modernization is essential for renewable energy integration.
• How businesses can manage energy cost volatility effectively.
• The role of carbon credits and the challenges they present.
• Insights into demand response programs and their cost-saving potential.
• Strategies for investing in sustainable energy technologies.
• The risks of market saturation in virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs).
• How to align energy strategies with long-term sustainability goals.
• Innovations in distributed energy resources like solar and batteries.
• The importance of transparency and accountability in carbon markets.

Resources In Today's Episode:

• Gareth Evans: LinkedIn
• Dan Roberts: LinkedIn
• VECKTA: News
• Peter Kelly-Detwiler: Website | LinkedIn
• The Energy Switch by Peter Kelly-Detwiler
• Meta

You can view a video of the conversation on VECKTA's website here: https://tinyurl.com/mttr5kbj

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 corporations are making toward clean energy adoption. Discover how companies are leveraging solar energy and battery storage to lead the charge in a sustainable future, creating jobs, and driving innovation.

We explore key findings from the report, including the top adopters of solar power, the staggering growth in corporate solar pipelines, and the challenges companies face in scaling renewable energy projects. You’ll learn about the barriers to large-scale solar adoption, the opportunities for corporate energy leaders, and how these initiatives could shape the future of the U.S. energy landscape.

What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:

• Key insights from SEIA’s Solar Means Business report.
• Top corporate solar adopters.
• The role of battery energy storage in corporate sustainability.
• Challenges in scaling large solar projects.
• The staggering growth of corporate solar pipelines.
• How corporations are shaping the U.S. energy future.
• The economic benefits of solar adoption.
• Policy impacts on corporate solar initiatives.
• The importance of corporate commitment to clean energy.
• Opportunities for leadership in the renewable energy sector.

Resources In Today's Episode:

• Dan Roberts: LinkedIn
• VECKTA: News
• Solar Means Business
• The Solar Energy Industries Association
• Amazon
• Meta
• Kaiser Permanente
• Starbucks
• Google
• Apple
• Target
• Walmart

You can view a video of the conversation on VECKTA's website here: https://tinyurl.com/3um3b24p

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 cleantech ecosystem in Arizona. Sotiria discusses how she combines innovative tools like AI and digital twins with collaborative approaches to address climate risks, from water scarcity to supply chain resilience. You’ll hear about integrating sustainability into real estate, the rising importance of climate risk insurance, and how tying sustainability to business metrics fosters stakeholder buy-in.

Listen in as we dive into Sotiria's passion for direct air capture technology and her vision for making sustainability a core part of financial decision-making. You'll learn how mid-sized companies are adapting to investor demands, why business continuity plans must include climate risks, and how Arizona’s unique environment serves as a hotbed for clean tech innovation.

What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:

• Sotiria’s journey from academia to corporate sustainability.
• How Arizona fosters cleantech innovation through collaboration.
• The importance of business continuity plans for climate resilience.
• Why climate risk insurance is increasingly vital for businesses.
• The role of AI in optimizing sustainability.
• How to tie sustainability efforts to financial metrics.
• The challenges of integrating sustainability in real estate.
• The economic and practical impacts of Scope 3 emissions reporting.
• Sotiria's perspective on direct air capture technology.
• Key resources for climate tech and sustainability professionals.

Resources In Today's Episode:

• Sotiria Anagnostou: LinkedIn
• Gareth Evans: LinkedIn
• Dan Roberts: LinkedIn
• VECKTA: News
• AZ CleanTech
• Arizona State University (ASU)
• NSF Southwest Sustainability Innovation Engine (SwSIE)
• SASB

You can view a video of the conversation on VECKTA's website here: https://tinyurl.com/4upkrcxe