ESG Decoded Podcast Unlocking Clean Heat with Capital & Innovation | ESG Decoded Podcast #172
In this episode, Erika Schiller talks with Blaine Collison, Executive Director of the Renewable Thermal Collaborative, about how industrial heat presents a massive emissions challenge and a promising opportunity for near-term climate solutions. Blaine outlines why decarbonizing thermal energy is essential for manufacturing sectors and how various innovative technologies, combined with smart financing models, are helping companies make measurable progress.
During this episode, you will learn:
Why industrial heat is a significant focus for emission reductions
Which sectors are best positioned for renewable thermal adoption
What technologies are currently advancing decarbonization
How third-party capital is transforming clean heat solutions
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Episode Resources:
RTC Summit 2025: https://www.renewablethermal.org/rtc-summit/
RTC Case Studies: https://www.renewablethermal.org/category/publications/case-studies/About Us - Renewable Thermal Collaborative: https://www.renewablethermal.org/about-us/
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