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 1202 to dramatically cut soft costs, and the razor-thin passage of the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” in Congress.

What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:

• Why Texas’ attempt to curb renewables failed.
• How SB 1202 could slash permitting timelines and soft costs.
• The key provisions (and limitations) of the “Big Beautiful Bill.”
• What tight timelines mean for your access to federal tax credits.
• Real-world case studies: When energy projects still pencil out without the ITC.
• Why soft cost reductions may be the industry’s biggest opportunity.
• How rising utility rates make behind-the-meter systems more attractive than ever.

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/m54aau6c

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at Ember, who joins the show to unpack the seismic shift underway in how we power our world—and why clinging to outdated solutions could spell economic stagnation.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 steep learning curves and exponential growth, making them cheaper and faster to scale than fossil fuels.

Listen in as Kingsmill shares how energy security is being redefined, why countries reliant on imports face growing risks, and how forward-thinking policies can dramatically cut electricity costs. This episode is a must-listen for leaders ready to embrace electrification—not as a moral imperative, but as a strategic advantage in a rapidly evolving world.

What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:

• What “electrotech” means and why it matters.
• How renewables are outpacing fossil fuels in cost and deployment.
• The global risks of fossil fuel dependence.
• The economic dangers of clinging to carbon capture.
• How policy drives electricity price and competitiveness.
• Why global manufacturing of solar and batteries matters.
• How to lead through energy change with clarity and urgency.

Resources In Today's Episode:

• Kingsmill Bond: Website | LinkedIn
• Ember Energy
• Gareth Evans: LinkedIn
• Dan Roberts: LinkedIn
• VECKTA: News

You can view a video of the conversation on VECKTA's website here: https://tinyurl.com/mt38rsmh

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 unpack what these crises reveal about resilience in both national and business-critical energy systems. You'll walk away with a better understanding of why energy resilience matters now more than ever, and what it means for the future of clean tech, critical infrastructure, and global business continuity.

What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:

• What caused Spain's largest power outage in recent history.
• How inverter-heavy grids react to rapid solar drops.
• Why Chile’s national blackout triggered military intervention.
• The business cost of a single blackout.
• How centralized infrastructure becomes a single point of failure.
• The economic ripple effects of nationwide outages.
• What industries are most vulnerable to voltage spikes.
• Lessons from biotech and semiconductor facility resilience.
• How airports are rewriting their power recovery procedures.

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/y37ym5sc