Ronan Remandabran discusses the critical role of natural gas with Meena Beyers, VP of Business and Community Development at NICOR Gas. Meena highlights its reliability and cost benefits, especially for powering Illinois’s growing industrial sector, including new energy-intensive industries. She also shares insights from her career progression from urban planning to energy, underscoring the impact of diversity and mentorship. The conversation affirms natural gas’s essential role in economic development and energy sustainability in Illinois.