As electricity demand rises and renewable energy becomes a larger part of the grid, businesses have an opportunity to play a bigger role than ever before. In this highlight episode, Matthew Plante explains why the future of energy isn't about building more infrastructure—it's about using existing resources more intelligently. You'll learn how demand flexibility is transforming the way electricity grids operate and why commercial businesses are becoming a critical part of the clean energy transition.

Listen in as Matthew shares how companies can reduce energy costs without sacrificing productivity, why misconceptions around demand response are holding businesses back, and how flexible energy use is making renewable-powered grids more reliable. Whether you're an energy leader, business owner, or simply curious about the future of electricity, this conversation offers practical insights into how smarter energy management benefits both businesses and the planet.

What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:

• What demand flexibility really means.
• Why the grid doesn't need more capacity.
• How businesses can lower energy costs.
• The role of renewables and batteries.
• Common myths about demand response.
• How flexibility improves grid reliability.
• Why businesses get paid to reduce demand.
• How energy use can become more profitable.
• The future of commercial energy management.
• Why flexibility is key to the clean energy transition.

Resources in Today's Episode:

• Matthew Plante: 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/4xtkhcak