Most industrial heat is wasted. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how waste heat recovery technology is turning lost energy into a new revenue stream. We look at the economics of capturing exhaust from factories and data centers, why the margin is shifting in 2026, and what it means for heavy industry decarbonization without needing new power plants.

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Carbon capture and storage has moved from experimental pilot projects to a core operational expense for heavy industry. We examine how cement, steel, and chemical manufacturers are integrating point-source capture systems to meet net-zero mandates without halting production. The conversation looks at the economics of capture rates, the logistics of transporting CO2 via pipeline networks, and the emerging role of permanent mineralization in verifying removals. With regulatory frameworks like the Inflation Reduction Act’s Section 45Q tax credits now mature, we break down why this is no longer just an environmental compliance cost but a competitive differentiator in global supply chains.

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Renewable energy is cheap but intermittent, creating a grid stability crisis that batteries alone cannot solve. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how industrial-scale thermal energy storage turns excess wind and solar power into heat, storing it in molten salt or solid blocks for hours or days. We examine the economics of dispatchable clean heat, why steel and cement plants are adopting these systems, and what this means for the broader decarbonization of heavy industry by late 2026.

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We talk about the massive water consumption required to cool hyperscale data centers and how tech giants are pivoting from traditional cooling towers to air-based or closed-loop systems. With global AI demand driving energy and water usage to record highs, we examine whether the industry can scale without depleting local aquifers, looking at specific efficiency metrics and the economic trade-offs between power and water scarcity.

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We talk about water as if it is infinite, but the economics of freshwater are shifting fast. This episode looks at how industrial users like Apple and Microsoft are treating water risk as a balance-sheet issue. We examine why companies are paying premium prices for recycled wastewater in California and Arizona. The core lesson is that water is no longer a utility cost; it is a strategic asset. Listen to understand how scarcity drives innovation in desalination and reuse.

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Shipping accounts for roughly three percent of global emissions, and the industry has been stuck on a false choice: green ammonia or green methanol. This episode examines why direct methanol refueling is becoming the pragmatic winner for decarbonizing heavy transport. We look at Maersk’s pivot to direct-methanol engines, the infrastructure challenges in Singapore and Rotterdam, and the real cost delta between traditional bunkering and low-carbon alternatives. Lucas breaks down the engineering trade-offs while Luna questions the supply chain reality. The central case study is the MV Laura Maersk, the world’s first dual-fuel methanol container ship, and what its operational data tells us about scaling this technology by 2030.

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Direct air capture promises to suck carbon from the sky, but at what cost? We break down the physics of sorbents, the energy penalty of thermal regeneration, and why scaling requires gigawatts of cheap renewable power. Lucas and Luna explore the gap between pilot projects and industrial reality, focusing on the economics of moving molecules versus electrons.

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We drill into the economics of green steel, where hydrogen replaces coal in direct reduced iron processes. We examine why this matters for decarbonizing construction and automotive supply chains, looking at specific projects scaling from pilot plants to full commercial production. The conversation covers the cost gap between traditional and low-carbon steel, the role of policy incentives, and why this shift is critical for meeting global emissions targets by twenty thirty-five.

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Green hydrogen is moving from pilot projects to industrial reality, but the economics are shifting fast. We look at how steelmakers and fertilizer plants are switching from gray to green hydrogen, why the cost gap is narrowing with new electrolyzer deployments in Texas and the North Sea, and what it means for decarbonizing sectors that can't simply plug into a wall socket.

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We break down why the last mile of electric vehicle adoption is hitting a wall, focusing on the economics of urban curb space and the new 'charging-as-a-service' models emerging in dense cities. Using the recent regulatory shifts in California and the specific unit economics of a busy downtown depot, we explore how utilities, property owners, and operators are finally aligning their incentives to make public charging profitable without relying on massive government subsidies.

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