Send me a messageHey everyone, Tom Raftery here, and I'm excited to share this latest episode of the Climate Confident podcast! In today's conversation, we're diving deep into the energy transition and decarbonisation of the electricity grids with our guest Gareth Evans, CEO of energy transition platform Veckta.In this episode, we cover:The vital role microgrids play in decentralizing power and their impact on energy resilienceHow Veckta's platform empowers businesses to make data-driven decisions in their energy transition journeyThe concept of prosumers and their role in driving the circular economy and sustainable communitiesReal-life examples of communities and businesses harnessing the power of renewable energy, such as the Austrian solar power plants and VB brewery in AustraliaThe importance of turning climate commitments into action, and how Veckta is supporting businesses in their efforts to reduce emissions while staying profitableI truly enjoyed my conversation with Gareth, so grab a cup of your favorite beverage, sit back, and join us as we explore the future of energy and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead. Or watch it on YouTube here.Subscribe to the Climate Confident podcast for more conversations on sustainability, renewable energy, and the fight against climate change. Link to Gareth's LinkTreeUntil next time, stay climate confident!Support the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's amazing supporters: Jerry Sweeney Andreas Werner Stephen Carroll Roger Arnold And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent Climate Confident episodes like this one.ContactIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - get in touch via direct message on Twitter/LinkedIn. If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover the show. CreditsMusic credits - Intro by Joseph McDade, and Outro music for this podcast was composed, played, and produced by my daughter Luna Juniper
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Climate Confident is the podcast for business leaders, policy-makers, and climate tech professionals who want real, practical strategies for slashing emissions, fast.Every Wednesday at 7am CET, I sit down with the people doing the work, executives, engineers, scientists, innovators, to unpack how they’re driving measurable climate action across industries, from energy and transport to supply chains, agriculture, and beyond.This isn’t about vague pledges or greenwashing. It’s about what’s working, and what isn’t, so you can make smarter decisions, faster.We cover:Scalable solutions in energy, mobility, food, and financeThe politics and policies shaping the energy...