https://www.smartenergydecisions.com Smart Energy Voices brings you insights from energy leaders driving innovation in sustainability, decarbonization, and energy efficiency. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:14:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.smartenergydecisions.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sev_podcast_cover_art.png https://www.smartenergydecisions.com Smart Energy Voices Smart Energy Voices brings you insights from energy leaders driving innovation in sustainability, decarbonization, and energy efficiency. false https://www.smartenergydecisions.com/podcasts/smart-energy-voices-episode-117/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:08:56 +0000 https://www.smartenergydecisions.com/?post_type=podcast&p=29912 Listen on your Preferred Podcast Player »  In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil sits down with Matt Howard, Vice President of Water Stewardship at The Water Council, for perspectives on the evolving landscape of water stewardship and its critical role in corporate sustainability. 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