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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2026 · 34 MIN

Ep 119: How to Buy an Onsite Energy System Without Overpaying for It

from Renewable Rides · host Gareth Evans & Dan Roberts

What if your business could take control of its energy future instead of waiting for the grid to decide your costs and reliability? In this episode, we explore why businesses are increasingly vulnerable to rising energy prices, grid constraints, and growing demand from industries such as AI and data centers. We also discuss how energy is shifting from a simple operational expense into a strategic business decision, and why companies that invest in onsite energy systems could gain a major competitive advantage.Listen in to learn why buying an onsite energy system is about much more than getting multiple quotes or choosing the lowest-cost option. You'll hear the four critical steps businesses need to take before approaching suppliers, real-world examples of businesses that improved their energy economics by changing their buying approach, and why the future belongs to organizations that become price makers rather than price takers.What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:Why grid reliability is becoming a business risk.How energy is becoming a strategic advantage.Why businesses should become price makers.The hidden costs behind onsite energy projects.How to define your energy goals first.Why the right system matters more than more bids.How data improves supplier outcomes.Tips for choosing the right commercial model.How to attract better suppliers.Why onsite energy is the future.Resources in Today's Episode:Gareth Evans: LinkedInDan Roberts: LinkedInVECKTA: NewsYou can view a video of the conversation on VECKTA's website here: https://tinyurl.com/2pky586b 

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