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.
EDUCATION LAB
Scope:
Communications, Global, Research
Leadership:
Sam Schabacker, 2024 Chair (University of California, Office of the President)
Upcoming Meetings:
The Education LAB recently met in person at RNG CONFERENCE.
ADVOCACY LAB
Scope:
RFS, LCFS, RPS, RGS, Canada Policy, Consumer Access, Farm Food & Feedstock, Tax, Hydrogen, Electricity, Carbon Capture
Leadership:
Anna Chittum, Chair (2024), NW Natural Renewables
Harrison Clay, Chair (2025), Mercuria Energy Americas
Upcoming Meetings:
The Advocacy LAB recently met in person at RNG CONFERENCE.
Low Carbon/Clean Fuel Standard/Utility Procurement Committee – December 16, 2025, 11:30 AM ET
DEVELOPMENT LAB
Scope:
LEPC, Legal, Finance & Credit Markets, Insurance, Technology, Pipeline Access, Safety, Demand Expansion
Leadership:
Paul Morrow, Chair (2024), Morrow Energy
William Brinker, Chair (2025), Landfill Group
Upcoming Meetings:
The Development LAB and its committees recently met at RNG CONFERENCE.
SUSTAINABILITY LAB
Scope:
ESG, Environmental Impact & Innovation
Leadership:
Sean Wine, Chair (2024), Clean Energy
Jeff Stander, Chair (2025), Ameresco
Upcoming Meetings:
The Sustainability LAB recently met in person at RNG CONFERENCE.