In this highlight episode, Josh Bachman of Cascade Energy breaks down why energy efficiency isn’t just a sustainability or decarbonization conversation—it’s a serious financial opportunity that most organizations are overlooking. You’ll learn how energy waste shows up inside industrial and commercial operations, why leadership often underestimates its impact, and how small operational changes can deliver meaningful, measurable results.

Listen in as we explore low- and no-cost operational improvements, the power of variable frequency drives (VFDs), and why energy efficiency must be treated as an ongoing program, not a one-off project. This conversation reframes energy from a background expense into a strategic lever for cost savings, resilience, and long-term performance.

What You'll Learn In Today's Episode:

• Why energy efficiency is a financial issue, not just a sustainability one.
• How much energy waste typically exists in industrial facilities.
• What low- and no-cost efficiency measures really look like.
• How variable frequency drives dramatically reduce energy use.
• Why leadership buy-in determines program success.
• How demand response creates flexibility and savings.
• How organizations can turn waste reduction into a competitive advantage.

Resources In Today's Episode:

• Josh Bachman: LinkedIn
• Cascade 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/47xby9dv

What if waiting just a few more months could cost your company millions in lost tax credits? As 2026 begins, we break down why the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) has become one of the most urgent financial opportunities facing commercial energy projects today. With energy firmly in the mainstream, looming deadlines, and increasing complexity around compliance, this episode explains why “wait and see” is now the riskiest strategy of all.

Listen in to learn exactly how the ITC works, how companies can offset up to 50% of project costs, and why safe harboring or beginning physical work before key deadlines can buy you years of flexibility. Whether you’re planning solar now or sometime in the next five years, this conversation will help you understand what action to take, when to take it, and how to protect the economics of your project before the window closes.

What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:

• Why the ITC matters more in 2026 than ever before.
• How the ITC can offset 30–50% of project costs.
• The difference between safe harboring and physical work.
• Key ITC deadlines you can’t afford to miss.
• How safe harboring can unlock four extra years to build.
• Why waiting until “placed in service” is the riskiest path.
• What qualifies and doesn’t qualify as physical work.
• How ITC economics apply to PPAs, leases, and capex projects.
• The biggest mistakes companies are making right now.
• How disciplined execution protects millions in project value.

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/mr38uyu7

How can clean energy companies influence policy and gain political power in the U.S.? Chris Moyer explains why renewable energy leaders often lag behind oil and gas, and how they can strategically build influence without matching budgets. From grassroots advocacy to media training, he shares practical ways to engage elected officials, align employees as advocates, and communicate the value of your business.

Chris also explores the energy landscape, from midterm elections to data center energy demand and rising costs. He offers actionable advice for leaders navigating energy transition roadmaps across multiple jurisdictions. Whether you run a commercial, industrial, or multi-location business, this episode shows how thoughtful communication and advocacy can shape policy and deliver real results.

What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:

• Why renewable energy companies often lag behind oil and gas in policy influence.
• How to build political power without matching big budgets.
• Practical ways to engage elected officials and align employees as advocates.
• Strategies for communicating your business value across multiple jurisdictions.
• How energy trends and grassroots support impact business and policy outcomes.

Resources in Today's Episode:

• Chris Moyer: LinkedIn
• Echo Communications Advisors: Website | 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/2dzdfc3r