As Season 1 draws to a close, we reflect on the lessons learned from our journey through the previous 35 episodes. One crucial lesson stands out throughout the uncertainty: the power of community and shared experiences. Our podcast venture has highlighted the importance of taking action, learning from others, and embracing the dynamic nature of progress. This sentiment echoes into the energy transition, where resistance yields to innovation. In this episode, we discuss the evolving landscape of onsite energy, the pivotal role of profitability alongside sustainability, and how to navigate the complexities of energy management while fostering growth and resilience.

Listen in as we explore energy sovereignty, encouraging businesses to take control of their energy costs and future-proof their operations. As energy expenses soar unpredictably, businesses grapple with the need for strategic energy solutions to sustain growth. Education is the cornerstone in this transition, paving the way for informed decisions and sustainable practices.

What You'll Learn In Today's Episode:

• The power of community.
• Why you must take action sooner rather than later.
• The benefit of deploying onsite energy.
• The global impact of the energy transition.
• Why businesses need to take control of their energy.
• How tracking your energy costs can help your business.

Ideas Worth Sharing:

• “When everyone is moving into the unknown, the important thing to do is build community and share stories and learn from others' mistakes or the things that went well.” - Dan Roberts
• “It’s critical that businesses start looking closely at their energy costs because they will be blown away by how much they consistently go up and will continue to go up in a very unpredictable way. It is very hard to run our businesses when one of the biggest cost inputs may be going up 3% this year, 20% next year, and 50% the year after that.” - Gareth Evans
• “Energy sovereignty is going to be something that is stifling growth in some cases, let alone impacting some business's ability to operate.” - Dan Roberts

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/4crhabxt

In a world where the urgency for sustainable energy solutions grows by the day, Ned Baxter, VP of Green Hydrogen at Worley, brings a fresh perspective to the table. With an unwavering commitment to maximizing impact and embracing innovation, Ned shares his thoughts on the transformative potential of green hydrogen. Join us as he shares his vision for delivering productized solutions that not only address current energy challenges, but also pave the way for a more sustainable future.

Discover how Worley is spearheading efforts to decarbonize large-scale assets, leveraging green hydrogen as a pivotal component of the energy mix. Through collaboration and standardization, Ned sheds light on the path toward scalable and competitive green hydrogen solutions, offering a glimpse into the applications of this technology both today and in the years to come.

What You'll Learn In Today's Episode:

• What gets Ned excited about green hydrogen.
• How Ned thinks we can start solving the energy issue.
• The applications for green hydrogen today and in the future.
• How we can make green hydrogen commercially attractive.
• The importance of collaboration to make this a viable option.

Ideas Worth Sharing:

• “We're collaborating across the broad industrial and power ecosystem to come up with green hydrogen solutions that are standardized, competitive and leverage our partner's expertise. We need solutions that can scale.” - Ned Baxter, VP of Green Hydrogen at Worley
• “We're are at a point with green hydrogen where we need to start putting buzz and theory to practice at scale. It needs to start making an impact on the total energy mix for us to learn from current applications of the technology.” - Ned Baxter, VP of Green Hydrogen at Worley
• “At Worley, we are working on decarbonizing large or industrial scale assets by using green hydrogen as part of the power source. We're seeing a lot of potential for integrating green hydrogen as part of a large scale energy hub where other low-carbon technologies don't make sense.” - Ned Baxter, VP of Green Hydrogen at Worley

Resources In Today's Episode:

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

You can view a video of the conversation on VECKTA's website here: https://tinyurl.com/5peksjwk

Today we are discussing electric vehicles and broader electrification initiatives with Cory Hewett, Director of Electrification at Stealth Mode. As passionate as he is about emerging technologies, Cory sheds light on the critical intersection between community, technology, and sustainability. Surprisingly, the challenges surrounding EVs aren't solely engineering-related but are heavily influenced by perceptions, emotions, and political dynamics, making timing a crucial factor. Cory shares insights drawn from his own journey, emphasizing the importance of knowing your personal values and aligning them with your actions.

Listen in to hear Cory's advice for identifying and living by your core values, as well as his perspectives on the obstacles facing electric vehicle adoption. From debunking misconceptions to emphasizing the role of education in driving change, this episode offers a compelling exploration of electrification's potential and the path forward for those curious about getting involved.

What You'll Learn In Today's Episode:

• The importance of knowing your personal values.
• Cory’s advice for finding your own personal values.
• How Cory lives by his core values every day.
• The biggest challenges electric vehicles are facing.
• The importance of education when it comes to electric vehicles.
• What Cory listens to and reads to stay up to date.
• How to get involved in electrification.

Ideas Worth Sharing:

• "Right now, the major challenges with EVs seem less related to engineering and are instead now more about perception, more emotional, more political and more timing based." - Cory Hewett
• "We're firm believers that within any transition, energy, transportation or otherwise, there are going to be winners and losers. There are going to be those who embrace the change and there will be those who resist it." - Dan Roberts
• "I owe my success to having listened to the best advice and gone away to do the exact opposite. I don't have the answers. If you listen to this episode and you're like, 'Oh, I'll do what he did'...you're screwed. I want to have as little advice as possible, but I'm happy to share my experience of trying, doing, failing, and occasionally being met with some success." - Cory Hewett

Resources In Today's Episode:

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

You can view a video of the conversation on VECKTA's website here: https://tinyurl.com/3vj2acb4