RNG COALITION congratulates our LAB Chairs for the 2026-2027 Term:
EDUCATION LAB
2026: Tristan Brown (State University of New York - College of Environmental Science & Forestry) and 2027: Christina Nebel (Vanguard Renewables)
ADVOCACY LAB
2026: Harrison Clay (Mercuria) and 2027: Anna Chittum (NW Natural Renewables)
DEVELOPMENT LAB
2026: Paul Morrow (Morrow Energy) and 2027: William Brinker (Landfill Group)
SUSTAINABILITY LAB
2026: Cassandra Farrant (Amp Americas) and 2027: Don Chahbazpour (National Grid)
For each LAB, the top vote-getter serves as Chair in the first year (2026) and Co-Chair in the second (2027). The runner-up serves as Co-Chair in year one and Chair in year two.
Leadership Advisory Boards (LABs) bring together RNG COALITION member representatives to provide expertise, insight and critical input to advance RNG COALITION’s mission and further the achievement of our SMART Initiative.
Questions about Leadership Advisory Boards or interest in updating your organizations participation? Contact Rachel Franco.Leadership Advisory Board LAB
Scope:
Leadership, Strategic Organizational, Policy and Political Opportunities & Challenges
Leadership:
Johannes Escudero, RNG COALITION
One representative from each Leadership Member of RNG COALITION may participate.
Upcoming Meetings:
The Leadership LAB recently meet in person at RNG CONFERENCE. Check back for information on our Q1 virtual meeting.
EDUCATION LAB
Scope:
Communications, Global, Research
Leadership:
2026 Chair: Tristan Brown (State University of New York - College of Environmental Science & Forestry)
Upcoming Meetings:
The Education LAB recently met in person at RNG CONFERENCE. Check back for information on our Q1 virtual meeting.
ADVOCACY LAB
Scope:
RFS, LCFS, RPS, RGS, Canada Policy, Consumer Access, Farm Food & Feedstock, Tax, Hydrogen, Electricity, Carbon Capture
Leadership:
2026 Chair: Harrison Clay, Mercuria Energy Americas
Upcoming Meetings:
The Advocacy LAB recently met in person at RNG CONFERENCE. Check back for information on our Q1 virtual meeting.
Scheduled Committee/Workgroup Sessions:
Monday, January 13, 4:00 PM ET: Canada Policy Committee (Advocacy LAB)
Thursday, January 15, 4:00 PM ET: Semi-Monthly Federal Advocacy Update (Advocacy LAB)
Tuesday, January 20, 11:30 AM ET: Low Carbon/Clean Fuel Standard/Utility Procurement Committee (Advocacy LAB)
Monday, February 2, 4:00 PM ET: Semi-Monthly Federal Advocacy Update (Advocacy LAB)
Tuesday, February 3, 6:00 PM ET: CARB Subgroup (Advocacy LAB)
DEVELOPMENT LAB
Scope:
Demand Expansion, Environmental Compliance, LEPC, Legal, Finance & Credit Markets, Insurance, Pipeline Access, Safety, Technology
Leadership:
2026 Chair, Paul Morrow, Morrow Energy
Upcoming Meetings:
The Development LAB and its committees recently met at RNG CONFERENCE. Check back for information on our Q1 virtual meeting.
Scheduled Committee/Workgroup Sessions:
Monday, January 26, 3:00 PM ET: Demand Expansion Committee (Development LAB)
Monday, February 9, 3:00 PM ET: Maritime Task Force (Development LAB)
Thursday, February 12, 4:00 PM ET: Legal Committee (Development LAB)
SUSTAINABILITY LAB
Scope:
ESG, Environmental Impact & Innovation
Leadership:
2026 Chair: Cassandra Farrant, A
Upcoming Meetings:
The Sustainability LAB recently met in person at RNG CONFERENCE. Check back for information on our Q1 virtual meeting.