Digest This: Unpacking Our Sustainable Future

Corporate sustainability is moving beyond surface-level commitments and into hard infrastructure. In this episode of Digest This, we explore how renewable natural gas is rapidly scaling in heavy transportation and how major brands like Lululemon are investing directly in clean energy infrastructure to decarbonize global supply chains. From methane capture to renewable power in manufacturing hubs,...

This episode explores how surging AI-driven data center demand is colliding with Virginia’s climate policies and straining the electric grid. The hosts also examine how tech companies are securing renewable power through major solar and wind deals, and why renewable natural gas may be essential for reliable, round-the-clock clean energy.

Artificial intelligence is transforming the world, but there is one question behind the digital revolution that does not get enough attention: What is going to power it? In this episode of Digest This, we unpack the energy paradox behind AI’s explosive growth. Google’s data centers consumed 30.8 million megawatt-hours in 2024, roughly double what they used just four years earlier. As AI infrastruc...

The hosts unpack how a major LNG supply shock and new U.S. export-and-security policies are reshaping the gas conversation, from chokepoints in Hormuz to Europe’s push for more import capacity. They then explore why RNG may benefit not from scale, but from its local, lower-carbon, methane-cutting value in a more strategic gas market.

This episode breaks down why natural gas is being pulled by power demand, LNG exports, and the rise of data centers, even as storage stays comfortable and price forecasts soften. It also explores why that evolving market could help renewable natural gas stay relevant as a practical, lower-carbon drop-in fuel for dairies, landfills, wastewater, and industry.

The hosts Alex and Emily unpack EPA’s finalized 2026–2027 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes, the reallocation of small refinery exemptions, and the removal of eRINs from the program. They also explore where RNG growth may come next as transportation demand matures, with new signals from utility procurement, food-waste projects, and broader biogas market expansion.

This episode of Digest This: Unpacking Our Sustainable Future examines the rapid expansion of renewable natural gas (RNG) production across the United States and what it means for business decision-makers. Drawing on the latest market data from the American Biogas Council, Emily and Alex break down where more than $2 billion in 2025 biogas investments went, how nearly 2,600 facilities are capturin...

U.S. power markets are changing fast. In this episode, we break down the 2025 trends in electricity generation, from record solar growth and rising wind capacity to the stubborn dominance of coal declines. Then we look ahead to 2026 and beyond, where utilities are building new gas-fired power plants not just as baseload, but as flexible backup for a rapidly growing fleet of renewables. Along the w...

In this episode, we unpack the impacts of Winter Storm Fern on natural gas supply and prices, explore the growing integration of global LNG markets, and dive into the crucial role Renewable Natural Gas plays in building a resilient, sustainable energy future.

Join Alex and Emily as they explore ambitious clean energy goals across US cities and dive into Denver's groundbreaking renewable natural gas project with Waste Management. Discover the challenges and innovations shaping scalable, community-driven sustainability efforts nationwide.

Explore how innovative alternative fuels like renewable natural gas are steering the maritime industry toward a sustainable future. Join us as we discuss real-world trials, expanding bunkering networks, and the pivotal role of RNG in achieving deep greenhouse gas reductions.

This episode explores the intersection of big tech, artificial intelligence, and energy infrastructure. Alex and Emily unpack Google's massive acquisition of Intersect, examine the explosive growth in data center energy demand, and discuss the role of renewables and advanced technologies in shaping a sustainable digital future.

This episode explores the rapid transformation of the global energy workforce, the emerging skills gap, and new job opportunities created by clean energy innovation. Hosts Alex and Emily discuss major employment trends, the challenge of labor shortages, and spotlight U.S. efforts to deploy advanced nuclear technologies.

This episode dives into the latest World Energy Outlook, spotlighting the new drivers of global energy demand and the mounting risks facing energy security. Alex and Emily unravel the implications of evolving energy markets, supply chain vulnerabilities, and grids that must keep pace with growing electrification and advanced technologies. Listeners will hear how diversification, resilience, and in...

In this episode, explore how forward-thinking cities, organizations, and innovative companies are turning waste into opportunities for decarbonization. Learn about groundbreaking food waste recycling partnerships, large-scale biogas operations, and the American Biogas Council’s efforts to train and certify the next wave of biogas professionals.

Join Alex and Emily as they break down the current landscape of sustainable fuels for transportation, explore the real progress (and obstacles) in sustainable aviation fuel, and forecast the path toward greener skies and roads ahead. Get straight talk, examples, and new policies from around the globe—all made accessible with stories and insights from our hosts.

This episode explores how Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) is transforming transportation across sectors, from hauling dairy to powering emergency shuttles and even space launches. Alex and Emily unpack recent fuel deals, highlight groundbreaking fleet partnerships, and discuss the wide-reaching impacts of a cleaner fuel alternative.

This episode of Digest This dives into the ongoing global efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. Alex and Emily break down the latest developments from the International Maritime Organization’s Net-Zero Framework, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for making international shipping more sustainable.

This episode explores Illinois' bold solar expansion, NVIDIA's push for all-renewable data centers, and the impact of the Department of Energy's $1.6 billion loan on grid reliability. Hosts Alex Rivera and Emily Nguyen break down how these developments shape the renewable landscape and what they mean for the future of sustainability.

This episode delves into the latest IEA report on delivering sustainable fuels, explores the benefits and challenges of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), and highlights how 3 Rivers Energy Partners is advancing the future of clean energy. We break down the policy landscape, innovations, and the impact on companies' sustainability strategies, all through the lens of industry expertise and global trends.

Alex and Emily unpack key discussions from the latest IEA Energy Business Council, examining shifting oil and gas markets, critical minerals, and the future of electricity in fast-growing regions. Through expert insights and industry analysis, they explore how these developments shape the renewable energy landscape.

This episode explores the 2025 Field to Market Sustainability Commitments Report, breaking down major cross-sector goals, standout commitments from leading organizations, and how benchmarks drive progress throughout U.S. agriculture. Alex and Emily highlight ambitious targets in emissions, regenerative practices, and the practical realities of achieving lasting impacts on land, water, and supply c...

Discover how 3 Rivers Energy Partners is reshaping American agriculture and sustainability with advanced renewable natural gas, innovative fertilizer solutions, and precision field technology. Dive into actionable insights on RNG’s role in cutting emissions, elevating soil health, and supporting rural economies.

This episode explores the massive economic and environmental potential of renewable fuels like bio-LNG in global shipping, spurred by the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) upcoming Net-Zero regulations. We spotlight how the U.S. is positioned to lead, the technology behind these fuels, and why industry and policymakers must move decisively to secure this opportunity.

This episode explores the rapid expansion of renewables in the US grid and dives into the evolving renewable natural gas (RNG) market in North America. Hosts Alex Rivera and Emily Nguyen break down the latest statistics, policy shifts, and what it all means for the future of sustainable energy.