The energy transition does not stop at the factory door. Industrial heat powers the processes behind food, fuel, cement, and steel—but reducing its emissions requires solutions that work with demanding temperatures, continuous production, and existing equipment.

In this episode of Digest This: Unpacking Our Sustainable Future, Nick and Emily explore how thermal batteries, electrification, and renewable natural gas can work together to address that challenge. The conversation examines storing electricity as usable heat, integrating RNG into existing gas-fired systems, and connecting methane capture with nutrient recovery through anaerobic digestion. It also explores why a facility’s steam requirements, grid access, energy costs, and infrastructure should guide its technology choices. Watch for a practical look at industrial decarbonization that keeps operational reliability and competitiveness at the center.