What if the electric grid you rely on every single day is far more fragile than you think? In this episode, energy expert and author Meredith Angwin breaks down how our grid actually works and why the system behind it is more complicated, interdependent, and vulnerable than most people realize. Through her deep experience across nuclear, geothermal, and renewable systems, Meredith reveals the hidden mechanics of grid governance, how power plants get paid, why markets behave strangely during emergencies, and the real-world consequences of poor oversight.

You’ll learn how renewables, natural gas, and nuclear interact on the grid, what happens when winter demand spikes, why “just in time” gas delivery can fail, and how subsidies and pricing structures distort the market. Meredith also explains the “fatal trifecta,” why operators sometimes can’t rely on neighbouring grids, and the surprising incentives that encourage volatility.

What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:

• How grid governance actually works behind the scenes.
• Why nuclear energy is essential for baseload reliability.
• How renewables and natural gas interact on modern grids.
• What causes natural gas shortages during winter.
• Why neighbouring grids can’t always help during crises.
• How power plants get paid — and why the system encourages volatility.
• The role subsidies play in distorting energy markets.
• What the “fatal trifecta” is and why it matters.
• Why energy oversight is complicated but necessary.
• Practical ways to think about long-term grid reliability.

Resources in Today's Episode:

• Meredith Angwin: LinkedIn | Substack
• Gareth Evans: LinkedIn
• Dan Roberts: LinkedIn
• VECKTA: News

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

What if the energy systems your business relies on today aren’t as secure or efficient as you think? In this highlight episode, we sit down with Amory Lovins, cofounder of RMI and a pioneer in integrative design, to explore how business leaders can leverage local microgrids, second-life EV batteries, and advanced efficiency strategies to cut costs, improve reliability, and future-proof operations.

Listen in as we break down how smarter design, flexible usage, and modular storage can turn energy from a liability into a competitive advantage. From filling stations running independently of the grid to semiconductor plants saving millions through integrative design, you’ll learn practical approaches to make energy a source of profit rather than risk.

What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:

• Local microgrids can reduce energy costs and improve resilience.
• Second-life EV batteries offer modular, profitable energy solutions.
• Flexible energy usage can unlock unused grid capacity.
• Advanced efficiency in design often beats building more supply.
• Strategic upgrades save millions and boost sustainability.
• Practical examples from utilities, factories, and vehicles illustrate these concepts.

Resources in Today's Episode:

• Amory Lovins: RMI
• Gareth Evans: LinkedIn
• Dan Roberts: LinkedIn
• VECKTA: News

You can view a video of the conversation on VECKTA's website here: https://tinyurl.com/3sn284t5

Have you ever wondered how business leaders in clean energy can actually influence policy? Today we're joined by Chris Moyer, who shares his whirlwind journey into the heart of clean energy policy. From standing next to President Obama to navigating major legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act, Chris explains how businesses can use strategic communications to drive meaningful change in energy policy, shape public opinion, and support sustainable growth.

Listen in to learn why policy cannot be ignored, how grassroots advocacy and employee engagement amplify influence, and how companies can build political muscle without matching oil and gas dollar-for-dollar. Chris also dives into state-level initiatives, navigating permitting challenges, and leveraging communications to benefit both businesses and communities.

What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:

• How Chris Moyer started in clean energy policy.
• The role of strategic communications in shaping legislation.
• Why ignoring policy can hurt your business.
• How grassroots advocacy impacts decision-makers.
• Building political influence without matching big dollars.
• Navigating state and federal energy policies.
• Lessons from the Inflation Reduction Act.
• How energy security and reliability affect policy strategy.
• Examples of companies successfully influencing clean energy policy.
• Tools and approaches for communicating with elected officials.

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/yc2au69d