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Podcast: Beyond The Meter (LS 25 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: The Home Depot Sustainability Approach, with Craig D’Arcy and Craig Noxon, Ep #4Pub date: 2019-10-11One of the high profile corporate renewable energy initiatives in the news recently has been the unveiling of Home Depot’s sustainability goals. Home Depot is among the increasing number of corporations working to make renewables a significant part of their energy procurement strategy. But for Home Depot, this new direction is not fueled by a desire to become sustainable, it began because it makes financial sense.  On this episode of Beyond The Meter, join host John Failla and his co-host Craig Noxon, Vice President for Enterprise Sales at REC Solar, a Duke Energy Renewables Company as they speak with Craig D’Arcy, Director of Energy Management for Home Depot. You’ll learn how Home Depot started its journey toward the use of renewables, how early successes encouraged further efforts, and how both the financial and efficiency benefits of using renewable energy has motivated them to keep innovating. The Home Depot approach is a great example of how corporations can make use of renewables and increase the bottom line at the same time. Outline of This Episode  [1:05] The background and role of each participant in regards to renewable energy [3:25] Home Depot’s energy management strategy: key elements [5:41] The primary drivers for the Home Depot strategy [8:13] Comparing Home Depot’s approach to the work other companies are taking [11:56] Technologies Home Depot has employed, renewable energy and otherwise [16:57] The role renewable energy plays for Home Depot [20:42] Which programs are most important to Home Depot (on-site or off-site)? [25:11] The challenge of getting stakeholders aligned toward renewable energy [27:50] Tips for those trying to get the attention of the C-suite for sustainability efforts [29:35] Advice about how to enlist the financial teams to help make the case [32:36] What’s next for Home Depot’s energy management strategy? [35:54] The challenges of energy providers in light of renewable energy innovation [40:36] Energy as a service concepts: Do they work for large companies?  Home Depot’s energy policy goals made renewables a viable option There are typically three drivers behind a corporation’s consideration of renewables as an energy source. The first is cost, the second is the company's conscious sustainability goals, the third is increased resiliency. Craig D’Arcy says there is no doubt that all three play some role in Home Depot’s approach, but the first attempts to roll out renewable energy projects were entirely focused on the financial benefits. Renewables simply made financial sense for increasing efficiency and bottom-line profitability. As early successes with renewable projects were achieved, they were able to investigate other options and expand their efforts toward sustainability. It's led to their sustainability story becoming public, which has driven internal excitement and created momentum for the renewables side of their energy procurement strategies. Listen to hear how Home Depot continues to consider all sorts of energy solutions, including any renewable sources that make sense for their broader goals. 3 critical elements of the Home Depot sustainability approach When thinking of the renewable energy movement, it’s common to assume that those pushing for the use of renewables are only concerned about global issues of sustainability, but there’s incredible motivation to implement renewable energy alternatives from a variety of standpoints. In the case of Home Depot, three primary concerns guide their energy decisions... 1 - Foremost, Home Depot views everything they do through caring for their stores so that associates and customers are served well 2 - Every energy sourcing project must make sense financially 3 - Leadership has passed down a mandate to be as innovative as possible to accomplish those first two, which makes their decision-making technology and structure agnostic Listen to hear how this plays out for Home Depot as Craig D’Arcy explains the fit renewable energy has in that three-pronged approach. Sustainability efforts are significant for Home Depot's future No company can survive if it is not profitable. Home Depot is no different, so it is no surprise to find out that from a financial standpoint, renewable energy is being leveraged to lower the net rates paid for energy throughout the company. But the benefits of renewable energy go far beyond that... Home Depot has become known as a sustainability brand, recently releasing its own science-based targets for its energy policy, which includes renewable energy as a significant part. And finally, renewable energy provides natural, beneficial hedges against volatile energy pricing in the markets. Power Purchase Agreements with energy providers enables this hedge and has proven to be a huge benefit to the company. Advice for convincing the C-suite to consider sustainability projects The C-suite of any company must be on board if a move toward sources of renewable energy is going to take place. Both Craig D’Arcy and Craig Noxon offer their advice for how to secure the buy-in of company executives. First, map out the process. Have a clear projection of how and why renewable energy sources will be investigated, selected, and implemented.  Next, understand what the stakeholders care about and be sure your roadmap adequately addresses those concerns. In doing so, work hard to uncover potential landmines and head them off proactively.  Finally, be sure you know how are you going to sell the upside of procuring energy from renewable sources. Bottom-line benefits for the company will be a significant and compelling consideration for anyone in the C-suite. Home Depot’s sustainability efforts provide an excellent case study from which other corporations can take their cues - and this conversation provides keen insight into the why, how, and what of moving toward renewables as at least a portion of a profitable energy procurement strategy. Resources &amp; People Mentioned   Home Depot’s Corporate Responsibility Goals  Connect with Craig D’Arcy and Craig Noxon  Craig D’Arcy on LinkedIn Craig Noxon on LinkedIn  Connect With Beyond The Meter   https://www.smartenergydecisions.com/podcasts/beyond-the-meter  Subscribe to Beyond The Meter onApple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Android,  Spotify,  Stitcher,  TuneIn Radio, aCast, PlayerFM,  iHeart RadioThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Smart Energy Decisions, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/beyond-the-meter-smart-energy-decisions-5horXmyRlkg/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beyond The Meter</a> (LS 25 · TOP 10% <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/listen-score/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">what is this?</a>) Episode: <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/e/e26810e9dd35412c881e77245ed31cda/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Home Depot Sustainability Approach, with Craig D’Arcy and Craig Noxon, Ep #4</a> Pub date: 2019-10-11 One of the high profile corporate renewable energy initiatives in the news recently has been the unveiling of Home Depot’s sustainability goals. Home Depot is among the increasing number of corporations working to make renewables a significant part of their energy procurement strategy. But for Home Depot, this new direction is not fueled by a desire to become sustainable, it began because it makes financial sense.  On this episode of Beyond The Meter, join host John Failla and his co-host Craig Noxon, Vice President for Enterprise Sales at REC Solar, a Duke Energy Renewables Company as they speak with Craig D’Arcy, Director of Energy Management for Home Depot. You’ll learn how Home Depot started its journey toward the use of renewables, how early successes encouraged further efforts, and how both the financial and efficiency benefits of using renewable energy has motivated them to keep innovating. The Home Depot approach is a great example of how corporations can make use of renewables and increase the bottom line at the same time. Outline of This Episode <ul> <li>[1:05] The background and role of each participant in regards to renewable energy</li> <li>[3:25] Home Depot’s energy management strategy: key elements</li> <li>[5:41] The primary drivers for the Home Depot strategy</li> <li>[8:13] Comparing Home Depot’s approach to the work other companies are taking</li> <li>[11:56] Technologies Home Depot has employed, renewable energy and otherwise</li> <li>[16:57] The role renewable energy plays for Home Depot</li> <li>[20:42] Which programs are most important to Home Depot (on-site or off-site)?</li> <li>[25:11] The challenge of getting stakeholders aligned toward renewable energy</li> <li>[27:50] Tips for those trying to get the attention of the C-suite for sustainability efforts</li> <li>[29:35] Advice about how to enlist the financial teams to help make the case</li> <li>[32:36] What’s next for Home Depot’s energy management strategy?</li> <li>[35:54] The challenges of energy providers in light of renewable energy innovation</li> <li>[40:36] Energy as a service concepts: Do they work for large companies?</li> </ul> Home Depot’s energy policy goals made renewables a viable option There are typically three drivers behind a corporation’s consideration of renewables as an energy source. The first is cost, the second is the company's conscious sustainability goals, the third is increased resiliency. Craig D’Arcy says there is no doubt that all three play some role in Home Depot’s approach, but the first attempts to roll out renewable energy projects were entirely focused on the financial benefits. Renewables simply made financial sense for increasing efficiency and bottom-line profitability. As early successes with renewable projects were achieved, they were able to investigate other options and expand their efforts toward sustainability. It's led to their sustainability story becoming public, which has driven internal excitement and created momentum for the renewables side of their energy procurement strategies. Listen to hear how Home Depot continues to consider all sorts of energy solutions, including any renewable sources that make sense for their broader goals. 3 critical elements of the Home Depot sustainability approach When thinking of the renewable energy movement, it’s common to assume that those pushing for the use of renewables are only concerned about global issues of sustainability, but there’s incredible motivation to implement renewable energy alternatives from a variety of standpoints. In the case of Home Depot, three primary concerns guide their energy decisions... 1 - Foremost, Home Depot views everything they do through caring for their stores so that associates and customers are served well 2 - Every energy sourcing project must make sense financially 3 - Leadership has passed down a mandate to be as innovative as possible to accomplish those first two, which makes their decision-making technology and structure agnostic Listen to hear how this plays out for Home Depot as Craig D’Arcy explains the fit renewable energy has in that three-pronged approach. Sustainability efforts are significant for Home Depot's future No company can survive if it is not profitable. Home Depot is no different, so it is no surprise to find out that from a financial standpoint, renewable energy is being leveraged to lower the net rates paid for energy throughout the company. But the benefits of renewable energy go far beyond that... Home Depot has become known as a sustainability brand, recently releasing its own science-based targets for its energy policy, which includes renewable energy as a significant part. And finally, renewable energy provides natural, beneficial hedges against volatile energy pricing in the markets. Power Purchase Agreements with energy providers enables this hedge and has proven to be a huge benefit to the company. Advice for convincing the C-suite to consider sustainability projects The C-suite of any company must be on board if a move toward sources of renewable energy is going to take place. Both Craig D’Arcy and Craig Noxon offer their advice for how to secure the buy-in of company executives. First, map out the process. Have a clear projection of how and why renewable energy sources will be investigated, selected, and implemented.  Next, understand what the stakeholders care about and be sure your roadmap adequately addresses those concerns. In doing so, work hard to uncover potential landmines and head them off proactively.  Finally, be sure you know how are you going to sell the upside of procuring energy from renewable sources. Bottom-line benefits for the company will be a significant and compelling consideration for anyone in the C-suite. Home Depot’s sustainability efforts provide an excellent case study from which other corporations can take their cues - and this conversation provides keen insight into the why, how, and what of moving toward renewables as at least a portion of a profitable energy procurement strategy. Resources &amp; People Mentioned <ul> <li><a href="https://corporate.homedepot.com/responsibility/performance" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Home Depot’s Corporate Responsibility Goals</a></li> </ul> Connect with Craig D’Arcy and Craig Noxon <ul> <li>Craig D’Arcy <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-d-arcy-3aa7692/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on LinkedIn</a></li> <li>Craig Noxon <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-noxon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> Connect With Beyond The Meter <ul> <li><a href="https://www.smartenergydecisions.com/podcasts/beyond-the-meter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.smartenergydecisions.com/podcasts/beyond-the-meter</a></li> </ul> Subscribe to Beyond The Meter on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-meter/id1465152450" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9iZXlvbmR0aGVtZXRlci5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw%3D%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="http://subscribeonandroid.com/beyondthemeter.libsyn.com/rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Android</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2MM8HFl18vlSua7miTjFS8?si=XXhY0VAeRrqLoSfSopQ0gw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/smart-energy-decisions/beyond-the-meter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business--Economics-Podcasts/Beyond-The-Meter-p1225569/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> TuneIn Radio</a>, <a href="https://play.acast.com/s/beyond-the-meter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">aCast</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/beyond-the-meter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlayerFM</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-beyond-the-meter-45877357/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iHeart Radio</a>The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Smart Energy Decisions, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

The Home Depot Sustainability Approach, with Craig D’Arcy and Craig Noxon, Ep #4

One of the high profile corporate renewable energy initiatives in the news recently has been the unveiling of Home Depot’s sustainability goals. Home Depot is among the increasing number of corporations working to make renewables a significant part of their energy procurement strategy. But for Home Depot, this new direction is not fueled by a desire to become sustainable, it began because it makes financial sense.  On this episode of Beyond The Meter, join host John Failla and his co-host Craig Noxon, Vice President for Enterprise Sales at REC Solar, a Duke Energy Renewables Company as they speak with Craig D’Arcy, Director of Energy Management for Home Depot. You’ll learn how Home Depot started its journey toward the use of renewables, how early successes encouraged further efforts, and how both the financial and efficiency benefits of using renewable energy has motivated them to keep innovating. The Home Depot approach is a great example of how corporations can make use of renewables and increase the bottom line at the same time. Outline of This Episode  [1:05] The background and role of each participant in regards to renewable energy [3:25] Home Depot’s energy management strategy: key elements [5:41] The primary drivers for the Home Depot strategy [8:13] Comparing Home Depot’s approach to the work other companies are taking [11:56] Technologies Home Depot has employed, renewable energy and otherwise [16:57] The role renewable energy plays for Home Depot [20:42] Which programs are most important to Home Depot (on-site or off-site)? [25:11] The challenge of getting stakeholders aligned toward renewable energy [27:50] Tips for those trying to get the attention of the C-suite for sustainability efforts [29:35] Advice about how to enlist the financial teams to help make the case [32:36] What’s next for Home Depot’s energy management strategy? [35:54] The challenges of energy providers in light of renewable energy innovation [40:36] Energy as a service concepts: Do they work for large companies?  Home Depot’s energy policy goals made renewables a viable option There are typically three drivers behind a corporation’s consideration of renewables as an energy source. The first is cost, the second is the company's conscious sustainability goals, the third is increased resiliency. Craig D’Arcy says there is no doubt that all three play some role in Home Depot’s approach, but the first attempts to roll out renewable energy projects were entirely focused on the financial benefits. Renewables simply made financial sense for increasing efficiency and bottom-line profitability. As early successes with renewable projects were achieved, they were able to investigate other options and expand their efforts toward sustainability. It's led to their sustainability story becoming public, which has driven internal excitement and created momentum for the renewables side of their energy procurement strategies. Listen to hear how Home Depot continues to consider all sorts of energy solutions, including any renewable sources that make sense for their broader goals. 3 critical elements of the Home Depot sustainability approach When thinking of the renewable energy movement, it’s common to assume that those pushing for the use of renewables are only concerned about global issues of sustainability, but there’s incredible motivation to implement renewable energy alternatives from a variety of standpoints. In the case of Home Depot, three primary concerns guide their energy decisions... 1 - Foremost, Home Depot views everything they do through caring for their stores so that associates and customers are served well 2 - Every energy sourcing project must make sense financially 3 - Leadership has passed down a mandate to be as innovative as possible to accomplish those first two, which makes their decision-making technology and structure agnostic Listen to hear how this plays out for Home Depot as Craig D’Arcy explains the fit renewable energy has in that three-pronged approach. Sustainability efforts are significant for Home Depot's future No company can survive if it is not profitable. Home Depot is no different, so it is no surprise to find out that from a financial standpoint, renewable energy is being leveraged to lower the net rates paid for energy throughout the company. But the benefits of renewable energy go far beyond that... Home Depot has become known as a sustainability brand, recently releasing its own science-based targets for its energy policy, which includes renewable energy as a significant part. And finally, renewable energy provides natural, beneficial hedges against volatile energy pricing in the markets. Power Purchase Agreements with energy providers enables this hedge and has proven to be a huge benefit to the company. Advice for convincing the C-suite to consider sustainability projects The C-suite of any company must be on board if a move toward sources of renewable energy is going to take place. Both Craig D’Arcy and Craig Noxon offer their advice for how to secure the buy-in of company executives. First, map out the process. Have a clear projection of how and why renewable energy sources will be investigated, selected, and implemented.  Next, understand what the stakeholders care about and be sure your roadmap adequately addresses those concerns. In doing so, work hard to uncover potential landmines and head them off proactively.  Finally, be sure you know how are you going to sell the upside of procuring energy from renewable sources. Bottom-line benefits for the company will be a significant and compelling consideration for anyone in the C-suite. Home Depot’s sustainability efforts provide an excellent case study from which other corporations can take their cues - and this conversation provides keen insight into the why, how, and what of moving toward renewables as at least a portion of a profitable energy procurement strategy. Resources &amp; People Mentioned   Home Depot’s Corporate Responsibility Goals  Connect with Craig D’Arcy and Craig Noxon  Craig D’Arcy on LinkedIn Craig Noxon on LinkedIn  Connect With Beyond The Meter   https://www.smartenergydecisions.com/podcasts/beyond-the-meter  Subscribe to Beyond The Meter onApple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Android,  Spotify,  Stitcher,  TuneIn Radio, aCast, PlayerFM,  iHeart Radio

One of the high profile corporate renewable energy initiatives in the news recently has been the unveiling of Home Depot’s sustainability goals. Home Depot is among the increasing number of corporations working to make renewables a significant part of their energy procurement strategy. But for Home Depot, this new direction is not fueled by a desire to become sustainable, it began because it makes financial sense.  On this episode of Beyond The Meter, join host John Failla and his co-host Craig Noxon, Vice President for Enterprise Sales at REC Solar, a Duke Energy Renewables Company as they speak with Craig D’Arcy, Director of Energy Management for Home Depot. You’ll learn how Home Depot started its journey toward the use of renewables, how early successes encouraged further efforts, and how both the financial and efficiency benefits of using renewable energy has motivated them to keep innovating. The Home Depot approach is a great example of how corporations can make use of renewables and increase the bottom line at the same time. Outline of This Episode <ul> <li>[1:05] The background and role of each participant in regards to renewable energy</li> <li>[3:25] Home Depot’s energy management strategy: key elements</li> <li>[5:41] The primary drivers for the Home Depot strategy</li> <li>[8:13] Comparing Home Depot’s approach to the work other companies are taking</li> <li>[11:56] Technologies Home Depot has employed, renewable energy and otherwise</li> <li>[16:57] The role renewable energy plays for Home Depot</li> <li>[20:42] Which programs are most important to Home Depot (on-site or off-site)?</li> <li>[25:11] The challenge of getting stakeholders aligned toward renewable energy</li> <li>[27:50] Tips for those trying to get the attention of the C-suite for sustainability efforts</li> <li>[29:35] Advice about how to enlist the financial teams to help make the case</li> <li>[32:36] What’s next for Home Depot’s energy management strategy?</li> <li>[35:54] The challenges of energy providers in light of renewable energy innovation</li> <li>[40:36] Energy as a service concepts: Do they work for large companies?</li> </ul> Home Depot’s energy policy goals made renewables a viable option There are typically three drivers behind a corporation’s consideration of renewables as an energy source. The first is cost, the second is the company's conscious sustainability goals, the third is increased resiliency. Craig D’Arcy says there is no doubt that all three play some role in Home Depot’s approach, but the first attempts to roll out renewable energy projects were entirely focused on the financial benefits. Renewables simply made financial sense for increasing efficiency and bottom-line profitability. As early successes with renewable projects were achieved, they were able to investigate other options and expand their efforts toward sustainability. It's led to their sustainability story becoming public, which has driven internal excitement and created momentum for the renewables side of their energy procurement strategies. Listen to hear how Home Depot continues to consider all sorts of energy solutions, including any renewable sources that make sense for their broader goals. 3 critical elements of the Home Depot sustainability approach When thinking of the renewable energy movement, it’s common to assume that those pushing for the use of renewables are only concerned about global issues of sustainability, but there’s incredible motivation to implement renewable energy alternatives from a variety of standpoints. In the case of Home Depot, three primary concerns guide their energy decisions... 1 - Foremost, Home Depot views everything they do through caring for their stores so that associates and customers are served well 2 - Every energy sourcing project must make sense financially 3 - Leadership has passed down a mandate to be as innovative as possible to accomplish those first two, which makes their decision-making technology and structure agnostic Listen to hear how this plays out for Home Depot as Craig D’Arcy explains the fit renewable energy has in that three-pronged approach. Sustainability efforts are significant for Home Depot's future No company can survive if it is not profitable. Home Depot is no different, so it is no surprise to find out that from a financial standpoint, renewable energy is being leveraged to lower the net rates paid for energy throughout the company. But the benefits of renewable energy go far beyond that... Home Depot has become known as a sustainability brand, recently releasing its own science-based targets for its energy policy, which includes renewable energy as a significant part. And finally, renewable energy provides natural, beneficial hedges against volatile energy pricing in the markets. Power Purchase Agreements with energy providers enables this hedge and has proven to be a huge benefit to the company. Advice for convincing the C-suite to consider sustainability projects The C-suite of any company must be on board if a move toward sources of renewable energy is going to take place. Both Craig D’Arcy and Craig Noxon offer their advice for how to secure the buy-in of company executives. First, map out the process. Have a clear projection of how and why renewable energy sources will be investigated, selected, and implemented.  Next, understand what the stakeholders care about and be sure your roadmap adequately addresses those concerns. In doing so, work hard to uncover potential landmines and head them off proactively.  Finally, be sure you know how are you going to sell the upside of procuring energy from renewable sources. Bottom-line benefits for the company will be a significant and compelling consideration for anyone in the C-suite. Home Depot’s sustainability efforts provide an excellent case study from which other corporations can take their cues - and this conversation provides keen insight into the why, how, and what of moving toward renewables as at least a portion of a profitable energy procurement strategy. Resources &amp; People Mentioned <ul> <li><a href="https://corporate.homedepot.com/responsibility/performance" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Home Depot’s Corporate Responsibility Goals</a></li> </ul> Connect with Craig D’Arcy and Craig Noxon <ul> <li>Craig D’Arcy <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-d-arcy-3aa7692/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on LinkedIn</a></li> <li>Craig Noxon <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-noxon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> Connect With Beyond The Meter <ul> <li><a href="https://www.smartenergydecisions.com/podcasts/beyond-the-meter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.smartenergydecisions.com/podcasts/beyond-the-meter</a></li> </ul> Subscribe to Beyond The Meter on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-meter/id1465152450" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9iZXlvbmR0aGVtZXRlci5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw%3D%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="http://subscribeonandroid.com/beyondthemeter.libsyn.com/rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Android</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2MM8HFl18vlSua7miTjFS8?si=XXhY0VAeRrqLoSfSopQ0gw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/smart-energy-decisions/beyond-the-meter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business--Economics-Podcasts/Beyond-The-Meter-p1225569/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> TuneIn Radio</a>, <a href="https://play.acast.com/s/beyond-the-meter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">aCast</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/beyond-the-meter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlayerFM</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-beyond-the-meter-45877357/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iHeart Radio</a>

Rob Threlkeld

Naturally, as any consumer technology becomes available to the public, the supporting infrastructure has to be developed right alongside. That’s the only way it can become widely accepted. But it’s not as easy as “just doing it.” There are many obstacles, financial hurdles, and unforeseen difficulties that have to be overcome. This conversation dives into what’s happening behind the scenes in the electric vehicle industry to deploy EV charging infrastructure across the nation. John’s guests are Rob Threlkeld and Craig Noxon. Rob is the Global Manager of Sustainable Energy, Supply, and Reliability at General Motors, one of the many automotive suppliers leading the way toward EV adoption. Craig is Vice President of Enterprise Sales at REC Solar, a Duke Energy company. Both men have a unique insider’s view of what’s happening to build out the infrastructure necessary for wider adoption of electric vehicles, so be sure you listen to hear what’s happening on the ground across the nation to promote the purchase and use of electric vehicles. Outline of This Episode  [1:10] The increasing demand for EV infrastructure - what’s your experience? [7:06] Obstacles in meeting the demand for EV infrastructure [11:09] How retailers can benefit from investing in EV charging infrastructure [13:13] Can commercial fleet electrification over tax the electrical supply? [23:33] What could accelerate adoption of Electric Vehicle infrastructure? [37:00] The hot topics to watch over the next few years [41:00] Final thoughts: Corporations and individuals need to get involved  Retailers can gain an advantage by investing in the EV charging infrastructure Many businesses across the country are noticing the advantages that can be had by providing EV charging stations at their retail locations. When customers who own and drive electric vehicles have a place to park and recharge their vehicles, it naturally follows they will frequent the establishment that provides it - and make purchases there. In retail, that's worth noticing. Anything that produces a competitive advantage is going to be seriously considered. Rob and Craig discuss how retailers, automakers, and local utilities are working together to roll out more EV charging stations at retail locations, on this episode of Beyond the Meter. 20 million EVs on the road in the next 10 years - what will that require from an energy perspective? As more and more electric vehicles hit the road, many things will be needed to both support and sustain the shift away from traditional fossil fuel vehicles. What sort of things need to happen?  There will undoubtedly be Increases the amount of energy that utilities must provide for EV use  This means that infrastructure decisions and innovations must be top of mind now so that when the demand arrives, we’ll be able to meet it.  The demand for EV infrastructure will continue to grow  It’s not only the electrical suppliers that need to think about the infrastructure - employers, corporations, and even leaders of municipalities need to be involved, taking steps to ensure that the technology and innovation needed to serve their communities is happening. Demand drives supply - always.  Storage issues will need to be considered  Imagine the energy demand required if a good majority of those 20 million EVs were charging at the same time. Would the electrical supply chain be able to handle it? It will if we think ahead about the storage needs required to pull it off. We need to ensure that energy produced during “non-peak” times can be stored effectively and economically so that it can be used during peak times - which means the storage technologies we have now need to be improved and increased across the board. EV as a service could be a very real possibility in the near future One of the most encouraging things happening around the move to electric vehicles is that partnerships between energy suppliers and automotive manufacturers are being formed to help consumers make the transition. Plans are being considered to provide “EV as a service” to interested consumers. These agreements - much like a traditional automotive lease - would potentially provide not only the vehicle, but also the energy, access to the charging infrastructure, and more. Imagine it - consumers would be able to receive a complete EV solution from one provider. The “sharing economy” might come into play as well. Conversations are happening around the idea of “stranded assets” such as fully charged electric vehicles that are sitting idle, being used to provide electricity back to their local utilities, for other users to “borrow,” and more. Listen to learn some of the great ideas being considered. What to expect 18 months from now The move to EVs is happening rapidly. That means many more changes could happen in just the next few years. As the conversation wrapped up, John asked his guests what they see coming in the next 18 to 24 months. Both agree that more electric vehicles will be on the road, more will be offered by a wider variety of auto manufacturers, and additional investments in battery technologies will be made, enabling batteries to be produced with decreased costs. At the same time, the challenges of scaling EV infrastructure will become evident. As demand increases, cracks will be discovered in the existing infrastructure that will have to be addressed. And, many strong players in the industry will emerge and begin to lead the way toward innovation and further changes.  Finally, John believes that a more solid and definitive business case for the electrification of commercial fleets will be made within the next few years. Data, showing the benefits of fleet electrification will begin to have an affect. That will lead to more definitive and strong plans by utilities to support fleet conversions. 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Naturally, as any consumer technology becomes available to the public, the supporting infrastructure has to be developed right alongside. That’s the only way it can become widely accepted. But it’s not as easy as “just doing it.” There are many obstacles, financial hurdles, and unforeseen difficulties that have to be overcome. This conversation dives into what’s happening behind the scenes in the electric vehicle industry to deploy EV charging infrastructure across the nation. John’s guests are Rob Threlkeld and Craig Noxon. Rob is the Global Manager of Sustainable Energy, Supply, and Reliability at General Motors, one of the many automotive suppliers leading the way toward EV adoption. Craig is Vice President of Enterprise Sales at REC Solar, a Duke Energy company. Both men have a unique insider’s view of what’s happening to build out the infrastructure necessary for wider adoption of electric vehicles, so be sure you listen to hear what’s happening on the ground across the nation to promote the purchase and use of electric vehicles. Outline of This Episode <ul> <li>[1:10] The increasing demand for EV infrastructure - what’s your experience?</li> <li>[7:06] Obstacles in meeting the demand for EV infrastructure</li> <li>[11:09] How retailers can benefit from investing in EV charging infrastructure</li> <li>[13:13] Can commercial fleet electrification over tax the electrical supply?</li> <li>[23:33] What could accelerate adoption of Electric Vehicle infrastructure?</li> <li>[37:00] The hot topics to watch over the next few years</li> <li>[41:00] Final thoughts: Corporations and individuals need to get involved</li> </ul> Retailers can gain an advantage by investing in the EV charging infrastructure Many businesses across the country are noticing the advantages that can be had by providing EV charging stations at their retail locations. When customers who own and drive electric vehicles have a place to park and recharge their vehicles, it naturally follows they will frequent the establishment that provides it - and make purchases there. In retail, that's worth noticing. Anything that produces a competitive advantage is going to be seriously considered. Rob and Craig discuss how retailers, automakers, and local utilities are working together to roll out more EV charging stations at retail locations, on this episode of Beyond the Meter. 20 million EVs on the road in the next 10 years - what will that require from an energy perspective? As more and more electric vehicles hit the road, many things will be needed to both support and sustain the shift away from traditional fossil fuel vehicles. What sort of things need to happen? <ul> <li>There will undoubtedly be Increases the amount of energy that utilities must provide for EV use</li> </ul> This means that infrastructure decisions and innovations must be top of mind now so that when the demand arrives, we’ll be able to meet it. <ul> <li>The demand for EV infrastructure will continue to grow</li> </ul> It’s not only the electrical suppliers that need to think about the infrastructure - employers, corporations, and even leaders of municipalities need to be involved, taking steps to ensure that the technology and innovation needed to serve their communities is happening. Demand drives supply - always. <ul> <li>Storage issues will need to be considered</li> </ul> Imagine the energy demand required if a good majority of those 20 million EVs were charging at the same time. Would the electrical supply chain be able to handle it? It will if we think ahead about the storage needs required to pull it off. We need to ensure that energy produced during “non-peak” times can be stored effectively and economically so that it can be used during peak times - which means the storage technologies we have now need to be improved and increased across the board. EV as a service could be a very real possibility in the near future One of the most encouraging things happening around the move to electric vehicles is that partnerships between energy suppliers and automotive manufacturers are being formed to help consumers make the transition. Plans are being considered to provide “EV as a service” to interested consumers. These agreements - much like a traditional automotive lease - would potentially provide not only the vehicle, but also the energy, access to the charging infrastructure, and more. Imagine it - consumers would be able to receive a complete EV solution from one provider. The “sharing economy” might come into play as well. Conversations are happening around the idea of “stranded assets” such as fully charged electric vehicles that are sitting idle, being used to provide electricity back to their local utilities, for other users to “borrow,” and more. Listen to learn some of the great ideas being considered. What to expect 18 months from now The move to EVs is happening rapidly. That means many more changes could happen in just the next few years. As the conversation wrapped up, John asked his guests what they see coming in the next 18 to 24 months. Both agree that more electric vehicles will be on the road, more will be offered by a wider variety of auto manufacturers, and additional investments in battery technologies will be made, enabling batteries to be produced with decreased costs. At the same time, the challenges of scaling EV infrastructure will become evident. As demand increases, cracks will be discovered in the existing infrastructure that will have to be addressed. And, many strong players in the industry will emerge and begin to lead the way toward innovation and further changes.  Finally, John believes that a more solid and definitive business case for the electrification of commercial fleets will be made within the next few years. Data, showing the benefits of fleet electrification will begin to have an affect. That will lead to more definitive and strong plans by utilities to support fleet conversions. Resources &amp; People Mentioned <ul> <li><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Duke Energy</a></li> <li><a href="https://recgroup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">REC Solar</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.bechtel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bechtel Engineering</a></li> <li><a href="https://onstar.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OnStar</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.shell.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shell</a></li> </ul> Connect with Rob and Craig <ul> <li>Rob <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-threlkeld-b03b72100/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on LinkedIn</a></li> <li>Craig <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-noxon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> Connect With Beyond The Meter <ul> <li><a href="https://www.smartenergydecisions.com/podcasts/beyond-the-meter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.smartenergydecisions.com/podcasts/beyond-the-meter</a></li> </ul> Subscribe to Beyond The Meter on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-meter/id1465152450" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9iZXlvbmR0aGVtZXRlci5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw%3D%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="http://subscribeonandroid.com/beyondthemeter.libsyn.com/rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Android</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2MM8HFl18vlSua7miTjFS8?si=XXhY0VAeRrqLoSfSopQ0gw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/smart-energy-decisions/beyond-the-meter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business--Economics-Podcasts/Beyond-The-Meter-p1225569/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> TuneIn Radio</a>, <a href="https://play.acast.com/s/beyond-the-meter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">aCast</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/beyond-the-meter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlayerFM</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-beyond-the-meter-45877357/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">iHeart Radio</a>