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 and ROI.

Listen in as Calvin explains how small oversights can lead to major financial losses down the line. You’ll hear how to evaluate O&M contracts, ensure system reliability, and understand how U.S. tax credits and FIAC (Foreign Entity of Concern) regulations affect your project’s viability. Whether you’re managing a large-scale energy rollout or exploring your first installation, this conversation gives you the roadmap to make smart, resilient, and profitable energy investments.

What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:

• How to plan and budget for solar operations and maintenance.
• Why O&M costs matter more than you think.
• What to include in workmanship guarantees.
• How to protect against tax credit recapture risk.
• The impact of FIAC compliance on project funding.
• How to verify supplier and equipment traceability.
• Managing construction timelines and avoiding costly delays.
• Why documentation is critical for long-term ROI.
• The financial risks of missing out on ITC incentives.
• How to future-proof your renewable energy investments.

Resources in Today's Episode:

• Calvin Fine: 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/54tex8ed

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. Marc and Dan also discuss real-world implications for EPCs, manufacturers, and financiers, as well as what smart players are doing now to prepare for 2026 and beyond.

What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:

• How the “One Big Beautiful Bill” affects solar project tax credits.
• Key deadlines and rules for ITC qualification.
• What “beginning of construction” really means under new guidance.
• How FIAC compliance impacts solar and storage projects.
• Strategies to safe harbor projects before 2026.
• How 100% bonus depreciation improves short-term project economics.
• The growing importance of domestic content requirements.
• Why smaller projects may face fewer compliance challenges.
• How to avoid legal and financial friction in project deals.
• Why now is the best time to start upcoming solar projects.

Resources in Today's Episode:

• Marc Palmer: LinkedIn
• Navigating the New Clean Energy Tax Credit Rules
• Gareth Evans: LinkedIn
• Dan Roberts: LinkedIn
• VECKTA: News

You can view a video of the conversation on VECKTA's website here: https://tinyurl.com/mtcs9cs7

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-dollar transmission upgrades to regional case studies and proven solutions like storage and demand response, you’ll learn what’s really driving rate hikes and how leaders can turn energy challenges into opportunities.

What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:

• Why U.S. electricity demand is projected to nearly double by 2050.
• The impact of AI and data centers on grid stability.
• How transmission and distribution bottlenecks drive up costs.
• Why utilities are raising rates and how bills could double.
• The role of climate extremes in utility planning.
• Regional hotspots for explosive demand growth.
• Practical steps for businesses to hedge against rising rates.
• How energy can shift from a fixed cost to a value driver.

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/3h8eapsv