Using Waste Energy to Power the Future with Todd Thomas

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad sits down with Todd Thomas, founder and CEO of Woodchuck, to explore how construction waste—particularly wood—is being transformed into clean, renewable energy.

Todd shares the origin story of Woodchuck, which began as a solution to a biomass supply shortage for utility company Northstar Clean Energy. With over 41 million tons of wood waste sent to U.S. landfills annually, Woodchuck steps in to reclaim that wood and convert it into energy, helping reduce both carbon emissions and landfill volumes.

Tim and Todd dive into the booming AI data center industry and how its massive energy demands are forcing innovation in energy infrastructure. Todd offers insights into how data centers are now co-locating with their own power sources—including renewables, micro nuclear, and hybrid systems—and how waste-to-energy solutions can help offset the environmental impact.

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