Season 2: Episode 26 | From Waste to Energy Feat. Bill Smith, Firepoint Energy

LIVE from #NCES2025 in Cleveland, Ohio! In this episode we sit down with Bill Smith, Chairman & CEO of Firepoint Energy, to explore how the company is turning overlooked resources into groundbreaking energy solutions. Bill shares how Firepoint is innovating at the new energy frontier—recovering valuable rare earth elements from waste coal while also unlocking its potential for sustainable aviation fuel and powering hyperscale AI data centers. From national security to technological innovation, this conversation dives into how rethinking waste can help meet global demand, strengthen U.S. energy independence, and fuel the future. Links & Resources: Learn more about Firepoint Energy: https://firepoint.energy/default.htm Learn more about the Conservative Energy Network: ⁠⁠https://www.conservativeenergynetwork.org⁠⁠  Follow CEN on X: @ConsEnergNet Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/let-good-times-roll License code: HIEVDBCSLGD5PJBE