FCHEA, Industry Celebrate 8th Annual National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day! | |
FCHEA and the industry celebrated the eighth annual National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day this year on and around Saturday, October 8, 2022.
FCHEA wants to thank all of our members and everyone else who participated and helped to make this year's National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day a success!
Check out the announcements for how FCHEA, its members, and a variety of other groups including the Department of Energy celebrated this year, here and below:
The date October 8 (10/08) was chosen in recognition of the atomic weight of hydrogen (1.008). As in the past, this activity provides FCHEA and its members a strong platform for establishing a nation-wide campaign to raise broader awareness of fuel cell and hydrogen energy technologies.
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Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm (center) and other Department of Energy staff celebrate National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day!
For more information on National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, visit www.hydrogenfuelcellday.org.
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FCHEA Welcomes Four New Members! | Tier 1 - Airbus and CF Industries | |
A commercial aircraft manufacturer, Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. With roughly 180 locations and 12,000 direct suppliers globally, the company has aircraft and helicopter final assembly lines across the Americas, Europe, Asia. In September 2020, Airbus unveiled its ambition to develop the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft by 2035. Hydrogen propulsion will help deliver on this ambition and a variety of configurations and hydrogen technologies will shape the development of Airbus' future zero-emission aircraft.
Click here to learn more about Airbus.
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At CF Industries, the mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Their employees focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management, on a path to decarbonize the company's ammonia production network – the world’s largest – to enable green and blue hydrogen and nitrogen products for energy, fertilizer, emissions abatement and other industrial activities.
Click here to learn more about CF Industries.
| Tier 3 - Howard Energy Partners and NeuPorter | |
Howard Energy Partners is a diversified, growth-oriented energy company focused on providing clean, low cost, and reliable energy. Howard operates pipelines, rail terminals, gas processing, condensate stabilization, bulk liquids storage, renewable diesel handling facilities, and hydrogen production in four states and two different countries.
Click here to learn more about Howard Energy Partners.
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NeuPorter is a developer of large-scale clean hydrogen pipeline and salt cavern storage projects in Texas.
Click here to learn more about NeuPorter.
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FCHEA Welcomes Four New Members! | |
A commercial aircraft manufacturer, Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. With roughly 180 locations and 12,000 direct suppliers globally, the company has aircraft and helicopter final assembly lines across the Americas, Europe, Asia. In September 2020, Airbus unveiled its ambition to develop the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft by 2035. Hydrogen propulsion will help deliver on this ambition and a variety of configurations and hydrogen technologies will shape the development of Airbus' future zero-emission aircraft.
Click here to learn more about Airbus.
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At CF Industries, the mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Their employees focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management, on a path to decarbonize the company's ammonia production network – the world’s largest – to enable green and blue hydrogen and nitrogen products for energy, fertilizer, emissions abatement and other industrial activities.
Click here to learn more about CF Industries.
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NeuPorter is a developer of large-scale clean hydrogen pipeline and salt cavern storage projects in Texas.
Click here to learn more about NeuPorter.
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Howard Energy Partners is a diversified, growth-oriented energy company focused on providing clean, low cost, and reliable energy. Howard operates pipelines, rail terminals, gas processing, condensate stabilization, bulk liquids storage, renewable diesel handling facilities, and hydrogen production in four states and two different countries.
Click here to learn more about Howard Energy Partners.
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Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Industry Headlines | |
Air Products Invests $500 Million in New York Hydrogen Production Facility | |
On October 6, FCHEA member Air Products announced it would be investing $500 million to build and operate a hydrogen production facility in Massena, New York, capable of producing 35 metric tons of hydrogen daily. The facility will utilize 94 megawatts (MW) of hydropower-generated electricity from the New York Power Authority that has already been approved for this usage.
Click here for the full press release from Air Products.
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Cummins Selected to Manufacture 20 MW Electrolyzer for Ontario Hydropower Facility | |
On October 6, FCHEA member Cummins announced it had been selected to design and manufacture a 20 MW electrolyzer that will be installed at Atura Power's Niagara Hydrogen Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. The facility is planned for completion in 2024 and will provide hydrogen produced from hydroelectricity for local industrial customers.
Click here for the full press release from Cummins.
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PowerCell Group to Deliver Serial Fuel Cell Stacks to ZeroAvia | |
On October 5, FCHEA member PowerCell Group announced it had signed a contract with FCHEA member ZeroAvia to serially deliver hydrogen fuel cell stacks, for the first time in the aviation industry. The contract, worth 1.31 billion Swedish krona (~$130 million), will begin delivery in 2024 and provide 5,000 300 kilowatt (kW) fuel cells for hydrogen-electric aviation.
Click here for the full press release from PowerCell Group.
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Plug Power Announces New Joint Venture, Expanded Partnerships at Annual Symposium | |
On October 19, FCHEA member Plug Power hosted its annual Plug Symposium, providing an update on the company's facilities and partnerships. The Symposium was held at the company's Gigafactory in Rochester, New York, which has the capacity to produce one gigawatt of electrolzyers per year. Click here to watch the recorded presentation
Plug Launches Joint Venture with Olin
Plug Power announced a new joint venture with chlor alkali producer Olin, which will see the companies construct a 15-ton-per-day hydrogen production plant in St. Gabriel, Louisiana. Click here for the full press release from Plug Power.
Plug Expands Partnership with FreezPak Logistics
Plug Power announced an expansion of its existing agreement with food logistics company FreezPak to provide fuel cells and hydrogen infrastructure to nine additional sites and ~400 lift trucks, bringing the total sites supported to 11. Click here for the full press release from Plug Power.
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Ballard Supplies Fuel Cells for First Hydrogen Train in the United States | |
On September 26, FCHEA member Ballard Power Systems announced it had signed an agreement with rail manufacturer Stadler to supply six fuel cell engines for the first hydrogen train in the United States. The train was ordered by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority in California and is expected to be in service in 2024.
Click here for the full press release from Ballard Power Systems.
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Cummins Will Begin U.S. Electrolyzer Production in Minnesota | |
On October 10, Cummins announced it would begin producing electrolyzers in the United States for the first time, adapting factory space at its existing Fridley, Minnesota facility. The company plans to utilize 89,000 square feet of space at the facility to produce 500 megawatts (MW) of electrolyzers annually, with the option to expand to a gigawatt (GW) of production later.
Click here for the full press release from Cummins.
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ZeroAvia Acquires HyPoint | |
On October 6, ZeroAvia announced it had acquired HyPoint and would be integrating the full staff into its operations, allowing the company to develop both high and low temperature PEM fuel cell powertrains for aviation applications.
Click here for the full press release from ZeroAvia.
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Renewable Innovations Provides Hydrogen-Powered EV Charging to Rebelle Rally | |
On October 7, FCHEA member Renewable Innovations began powering the Rebelle Rally in Nevada, utilizing hydrogen fuel cells to charge electric vehicles participating in the rally. In addition to the competing vehicles, Renewable Innovations is also providing power for the base camp each night using its mobile power solutions.
Click here for the full details from Renewable Innovations.
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Air Liquide Launches Gulf Coast Hydrogen Study with Uniper and Chevron | |
On October 15, FCHEA member Air Liquide announced it had initiated a Gulf Coast hydrogen and ammonia production siting study with Chevron and Uniper. The partners will evaluate the potential for a production facility that would aim to decarbonize industrial and mobility applications in the region.
Click here for the full press release from Chevron.
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CF Industries and ExxonMobil Collaborate on Carbon Capture Project | |
On October 12, FCHEA member CF Industries announced a partnership with ExxonMobil to capture and permanently store up to 2 million metric tons of carbon dioxide from CF's Donaldsville, Louisiana, facility. The emissions primarily will be capture from hydrogen and ammonia production processes.
Click here for the full press release from Cummins.
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ZeroAvia Partners to Develop Hydrogen-Electric Powertrain for Cessna Aircraft | |
On September 29, ZeroAvia announced it had signed an agreement with Textron Aviation, the manufacturer of the single-engine Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft, to develop hydrogen-electric powertrain solutions for the aircraft. The powertrain for the Cessna will be based on ZeroAvia's 600 kilowatt powertrain and is aimed for certification in 2025.
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A model of the Cessna Grand Caravan to be powered by ZeroAvia. (Source: ZeroAvia)
Click here for the full press release from ZeroAvia.
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Nel Receives Electrolyzer Purchase Order for Oklahoma Facility | |
On October 15, FCHEA member Nel ASA announced it had received an order for alkaline electrolyzer equipment from Woodside Energy for Woodside's proposed hydrogen project in Ardmore, Oklahoma. The contract will begin deliveries in 2023 and has a value of 600 million Norwegian krone (~$55 million).
Click here for the full press release from Nel.
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HyAxiom Partners with Shell to Demonstrate Maritime Fuel Cells | |
On October 11, FCHEA member HyAxiom announced it had signed an agreement with Shell to power a deep-sea liquefied natural gas carried with a solid oxide fuel cell developed by HyAxiom. The partners will develop and install the fuel cells by 2025 to test the approach to decarbonize the maritime shipping industry.
Click here for the full press release from HyAxiom.
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Infinity Power System Successful in Experiment Aboard Blue Origin Space Flight | |
On September 27, FCHEA member Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen announced its air-independent fuel cell system was successfully operated during a space flight with Blue Origin. The modular fuel cell system could be utilized for a variety of applications, including on the surface of the Moon or Mars.
Click here for the full press release from Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen.
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Loop Energy Wins New Power Technology Award | |
On September 28, FCHEA member Loop Energy was announced as the winner of the New Power Technology Award from the Diesel Progress Awards. Loop won for its eFlow fuel cell, noted by the judges as changing fuel cell architecture and delivering more peak power.
Click here for the full awards list from American Cranes and Transport.
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Nel Awarded $5.6 Million from U.S. Department of Defense | |
On October 4, Nel Hydrogen US, a subsidiary of Nel ASA, announced it was awarded $5.6 million from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to collaborate with the Engineer Research and Development Center- Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (ERDC- CERL) to accelerate advanced PEM electrolyzer stack development and low-cost hydrogen storage and resiliency applications. The 19-month project includes development of membranes optimized for electrolysis applications, advanced catalysts including high volume manufacturing and recycling techniques, surface coating techniques to reduce precious metal usage, and cell stack integration and testing in a full system at ERDC-CERL.
Click here for the full press release from Nel Hydrogen.
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Updates
Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs Program
Funding Opportunity Announcement released, Concept Papers due November 7, 2022. $7 billion available.
National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap
Draft version released for public comment.
Clean Hydrogen Production Standard
Draft version released for public comment. Comments are due by November 14, 2022.
Advanced Manufacturing Office Funding for Decarbonizing the Industrial Sector
Notice of Intent released. $500 million available. Funding Announcement expected 3rd Quarter 2022.
Clean Energy Demonstration Program on Former Mine Lands Program
Request for Information released. $500 million available. Funding Announcement expected 2023. DOE will be hosting one further workshop on this program on October 25-26 virtually.
Carbon Capture Demonstration Projects Program
Notice of Intent released. $2.5 billion available. Funding Announcement expected in 2022.
Long Duration Energy Storage Program
Listening Sessions scheduled. $505 million available. Funding Announcement expected 3rd Quarter 2022.
Enhancing Energy Systems in Rural and Remote Communites
Request for Information released. $1 billion available. Funding Announcement expected 2023.
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Faurecia Awarded $213 Million for French Hydrogen Storage Project | |
On October 3, FCHEA member Faurecia announced it was awarded €213 million (~$213 million) from the French government in support of its HistorHy Next project to develop and deploy new generations of hydrogen storage tanks. The grant award accompanied the projects declaration as an Important Project of Common European Interest (IPECI), and the company aims to produce 100,000 storage tanks annually, beginning in 2024.
Click here for the full press release from Forvia Faurecia.
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Hyundai Wins Award for Autonomous Hydrogen Concept Design | |
On September 30, FCHEA member Hyundai Motors announced it had been awarded a Luminary honor at the Red Dot Awards for its hydrogen-powered Trailer Drone concept. The concept relies on fuel cell-powered drone vehicles that would be capable of transporting cargo containers and utilization in construction, firefighting, and rescue operations.
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The Hyundai Trailer Drone autonomous hydrogen system. (Source: Hyundai)
Click here for the full press release from Hyundai.
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Ballard Invests $130 Million in Fuel Cell Manufacturing Facility in China | |
On September 30, Ballard Power Systems announced its global manufacturing strategy to increase production across Europe, North America, and China, which includes $130 million to build a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) manufacturing facililty in Shanghai, China. The facility is expected to begin operation in 2025 and will have capacity to produce ~13 million MEAs annually.
Click here for the full press release from Ballard Power Systems.
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Airbus Partners with Belgian Student Team on Hydrogen-Powered Drone Project | |
On October 12, FCHEA member Airbus announced it would partner and support AeroDelft, a student team in Belgium, to work on Project Phoenix, a development project on hydrogen-powered unmanned aircraft. The prototype is scheduled to fly in 2023 and aims to further develop into gaseous and liquid hydrogen flights.
Click here for the full details from Aviation24.
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BMW Pilots Hydrogen-Capable Burners in German Factory Paintshop | |
On October 20, FCHEA member BMW Group announced it was piloting newly developed burners that will run on either hydrogen or natural gas in the paintshop at its Leipzig, Germany, factory. The burners are used for paint drying on vehicles and will be able to switch between fuels while in operation.
Click here for the full press release from BMW.
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Cummins Begins Construction on Spanish Electrolyzer Factory | |
On October 13, Cummins announced it would begin construction on the company's new electrolyzer factory in Guadalajara, Spain. Construction is expected to complete at the end of 2023 and the facility will have 500 MWs of production capacity initially.
Click here for the full press release from Cummins.
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Toyota and Rinnai Developing Hydrogen-Powered Cooking Methods | |
On October 4, FCHEA member Toyota Motor Corporation announced it was working with Rinnai and Woven Planet Holdings, Inc., to explore using hydrogen for food preparation. This collaboration centers around hydrogen-powered heating methods in and around Woven City, a living laboratory being developed by Toyota in Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.
Click here for the full press release from Toyota.
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Hyundai Unveils Hydrogen-Powered Excavator Model | |
On October 19, Hyundai Heavy Industries announced the unveiling of a hydrogen-powered excavator, the HCE 14T. This 14-ton equipment will be shown at the BAUMA construction trade show in Munich, Germany next week.
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The HCE 14T Hydrogen Excavator. (Source: Hyundai)
Click here for the full press release from Hyundai Heavy Industries.
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Bloom Energy Partners with German Diode Supplier | |
On October 18, FCHEA member Bloom Energy announced it had partnered with Infineon, a German electrical supplier, to integrate Infineon's diode's into Bloom's solid oxide fuel cells and electrolyzers. The partners aim to increase efficiency and power density through their collaboration.
Click here for the full press release from Infineon.
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Cummins Unveils Next Generation Fuel Cell Engine at IAA Transportation | |
On September 24, Cummins announced the unveiling of its next generation of fuel cell engine, designed for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses, at the IAA Transportation show in Hannover, Germany. Cummins has partnered with manufacturers Scania and Daimler Trucks to integrate the new fuel cell engines.
Click here for the full press release from Cummins.
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Ballard Unveils Next Generation Fuel Cell Engine at IAA Transportation | |
On September 24, Ballard Power Systems announced the unveiling of its next generation heavy-duty fuel cell module at the IAA Transportation show in Hannover, Germany. Ballard has partnered with manufacturer Quantron to integrate the fuel cell modules in its new truck model.
Click here for the full release from Ballard Power Systems.
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Hexagon Enters Agreement to Provide Hydrogen Distribution in Europe | |
On October 14, FCHEA member Hexagon Purus announced it had entered an agreement to deliver hydrogen distribution systems to a European producer of green hydrogen. The agreement has a minimum value of €9.7 million (~$9.7 million) and will deliver hydrogen cylinders for hydrogen delivery and transportation applications.
Click here for the full press release from Hexagon Purus.
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Nuvera Partners with European Marine Integrator on Fuel Cells | |
On October 3, FCHEA member Nuvera announced it had signed an agreement with Italian marine developer H2Boat to provide a fuel cell engine for certification and integration into the developer's upcoming trial project. The partners' plan to focus on the pleasure boat subsector once certified.
Click here for the full press release from Nuvera.
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Loop Energy Announces Two New Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Customers | |
On October 6, Loop Energy announced it had signed agreements to supply fuel cells to two new customers for integration into medium-duty truck models for trials beginning in 2023. In Colombia, Loop will work with Opex/Hevolucion, an established integrator of batteries and fuel cells, while in Spain, Loop partnered with Avia Ingenieria, an electric powertrain integrator.
Click here for the full press release from Loop Energy.
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Metal Supported Solid Oxide Fuel Cells: The Key to Efficient, Fast-Start Backup Power Generation | |
October 27, 2022
1:00 PM ET
SoCalGas® and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) invite you to a webinar to learn about an innovative metal-supported solid oxide fuel cell (MS-SOFC) that can be used for clean power generation and electrolytic hydrogen production. Unique features of the MS-SOFC include low materials cost based on stainless steel, ability to start up very quickly from cold to operating temperature, mechanical strength, tolerance to dynamic and aggressive operation, and tolerance to sulfur. These features enable MS-SOFCs to be used in fast-start and dynamic applications that are too aggressive for conventional SOFCs, including backup power, vehicle range extenders, and chemical conversions using intermittent renewable power.
Click here to register.
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Hydrogen Transition Summit | |
November 8, 2022
Climate Action Innovation Zone
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt
The 3rd Annual Hydrogen Transition Summit is taking place on the 8 November alongside COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
The Hydrogen Transition Summit’s mission is to help accelerate the effective development, deployment and uptake of green hydrogen by facilitating cross-sector collaboration across the hydrogen supply chain. The dynamic, interactive agenda will include a combination of content-rich panels, technical discussions, high-level keynotes and industry solutions.
Click here to register.
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Safely Accelerating the Future of Hydrogen | |
November 18, 2022
1:00 PM ET
Join CGA and its trusted Hydrogen Partners November 18 for a live panel discussion on the short- and long-term changes, challenges, and opportunities in the hydrogen sector. The discussion will explore:
- Each organization’s unique perspective on the hydrogen industry.
- How we can all work collectively to support this growing industry.
- Why safety is foundational to the successful growth of hydrogen.
- What the future of hydrogen might look like.
Click here to register.
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Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Seminar Call for Abstracts and Registration Now Open! | |
February 7-9, 2023
Long Beach, California
The Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Seminar, the most established and comprehensive fuel cell and hydrogen energy conference in the U.S., is headed back to Long Beach, California, February 7-9, 2023!
The Seminar combines high-level plenary and keynote talks, technical poster and breakout sessions, a bustling Exhibit Hall, networking receptions, a half-day U.S. Department of Energy workshop, and much more.
Registration for Exhibitors and Attendees is open now, register today!
Click here for more information on the event.
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Requests for Papers, Proposals, & Information | |
Clean Hydrogen Hubs Funding Opportunity Announcement | |
On June 6th, the Department of Energy (DOE) released a Notice of Intent (NOI) for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's (BIL) $8 billion clean hydrogen hub program. The hubs will seek to create networks of hydrogen producers, consumers, and local connective infrastructure to accelerate the use of hydrogen as a clean energy carrier. The production, processing, delivery, storage, and end-use of clean hydrogen, including innovative uses in the industrial sector, is crucial to DOE’s strategy.
DOE will select proposals that prioritize employment opportunities and address hydrogen feedstocks, end uses, and geographic diversity. The NOI provides a high-level draft plan for DOE’s current vision to meet the BIL requirements for the hydrogen hubs, which will be supported by DOE’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations and Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office.
A Funding Opportunity Announcement will be released in the near future.
Concept Papers are due November 7, 2022 and full applications are due April 7, 2023.
Click here for the full funding opportunity announcement.
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CEC FOA - Innovative Hydrogen Refueling Solutions for Heavy Transport | |
The purpose of this California Energy Commission (CEC) solicitation is to develop and demonstrate innovative hydrogen refueling solutions to support the decarbonization of emerging MDHD on-road and off-road vehicle applications, reduce hydrogen delivery and refueling costs, improve reliability, enable higher fill rates, and minimize energy losses.
CEC will be holding a pre-application workshop on October 14, 2022.
Submissions are due by November 18, 2022.
Click here for the full solicitation.
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DOE RFI: Enhancing Energy Systems in Rural and Remote Communities | |
The Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public input on a new $1 billion program to improve energy generation in rural or remote communities across the country. Funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) program will strengthen the resilience, reliability, and availability of energy systems, helping communities unlock the public health and cost-saving benefits cleaner, more efficient energy provides. The new program reflects the Biden-Harris Administration’s continued commitment to ensuring no communities are left behind in the historic transition to a clean energy future.
Comments on the RFI are due November 28, 2022.
Click here for the full Request for Information.
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RFI - DOE Seeks Input on How Defense Production Act Could Support National Security by Strengthening Grid Reliability | |
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking input to determine how DOE could best leverage the Defense Production Act (DPA) authority invoked by President Biden to accelerate domestic production of key technologies, strengthen U.S. power grid reliability, and deploy clean energy.
Comments are due by November 30, 2022.
Click here for the full request for information.
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NOI: Hydrogen Blending and Lower Oxides of Nitrogen Emissions in Gas-Fired Generation | |
The California Energy Commission (CEC) provided notice of an upcoming solicitation on Hydrogen Blending and Lower Oxides of Nitrogen Emissions in Gas-Fired Generation. The purpose of this solicitation is to fund technology development and demonstration of emissions mitigating technologies and gas-fired power generation technologies that can run efficiently on high blends of hydrogen in the fuel stream while mitigating greenhouse gas and oxides of nitrogen emissions. This topic supports the approved 2021-2022 Gas Research & Development Budget Plan and the proposed 2022-2023 Gas Research & Development Budget Plan. The total funding amount is contingent upon approval of the 2022-2023 Gas Research & Development Budget Plan. The CEC reserves the right to modify the award documents (including the terms and conditions) prior to executing any agreement.
The solicitation is anticipated to release between October 2022 and January 2023.
Click here for more information on this funding opportunity.
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Request for Expression of Interest: Western Inter-States Hydrogen Hub | |
The Western Inter-States Hydrogen Hub initiative, made up of representatives from New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming, are seeking information from those interested in participating in the clean hydrogen economy (producers, users, storage providers, and transporters) to inform early analysis and evaluate ideas for potential inclusion in funding opportunities submitted through the Department of Energy's Hydrogen Hub program.
Click here for the expression of interest form.
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Massachusetts Market Survey | |
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources are collecting information from parties that have an interest in developing clean hydrogen projects (involving hydrogen generation, consumption and/or related services) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts which could contribute to a compelling and competitive application to the Department of Energy's anticipated hydrogen hub funding opportunity and to the hydrogen economy in the Northeast.
Click here for the survey form.
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Statewide Funding for California Zero-Emission Class 8 Freight and Port Drayage Trucks | |
Funding is now available from the California Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust for the Zero-Emission Class 8 Freight and Port Drayage Trucks category. This program will provide incentive funds on a first-come, first-served basis to truck owners operating in the state of California to replace Class 8 freight trucks, including drayage trucks, waste haulers, dump trucks, and concrete mixers, with zero-emission technologies approved by the California Air Resources Board and available for commercial use.
Click here for more information on the program.
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Notice of Intent to Provide Funding for Clean Hydrogen and Grid Resilience | |
The Department of Energy issued a notice of intent for a potential funding opportunity to accelerate the research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) of clean-hydrogen technologies and grid resilience. The potential funding will advance the Biden Administration’s goals of achieving carbon-free electricity by 2035 and net-zero carbon emissions across the entire economy by 2050.
Click here for the full notice of intent.
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Incentives for Off-Road Zero-Emission Equipment | |
The California Air Resources Board announced $125 million in funding incentives for zero-emission off-road equipment. This streamlined voucher incentive project helps offset the higher cost of zero-emission technology with a point-of-sale discount. There is no scrappage requirement, and additional funding is available for charging and fueling infrastructure and for equipment deployed in disadvantaged communities.
Click here for more information on the program.
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DOE NOI: Carbon Capture Demonstration Projects Program | |
The $2.54 billion Carbon Capture Demonstration Projects Program will focus on integrated carbon capture, transport, and storage technologies that can be readily replicated and deployed at fossil energy power plants and major industrial sources of CO2, such as cement, pulp and paper, iron and steel, and certain types of chemical production facilities.
Click here for the full Notice of Intent.
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Transmission Facilitation Program Request for Information | |
The Department of Energy (DOE) has requested feedback on the proposed implementation approach for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law supported Transmission Facilitation Program (TFP), a $2.5 Billion revolving fund that will help build out new interregional transmission lines across the country. On May 26 from 1-2 PM ET, DOE will host a webinar reviewing the recently released Notice of Intent and Request for Information, seeking feedback on the proposed implementation approach, specifically for applicants seeking capacity contracts.
Click here for program information, and click here for the informational webinar.
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HVIP Relaunches, Vouchers Available for Hydrogen Powered Vehicles | |
California's Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) re-opened to voucher requests on March 30, 2022. HVIP remains open for all voucher requests, including standard HVIP funds, and the set-asides for transit and school buses. In total, nearly $430 million was made available for voucher requests.
The 24-hour initial submission period has now passed, and all requests will be funded based on timestamp without the need for a randomization process. Subsequent requests are first-come, first-served except for the Public School Bus Set-Aside for Small and Medium Air Districts.
Click here for full information on the program.
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Small Trucking Fleet Zero Emission Truck Pilot Program | |
Beginning August 31, privately-owned or non-profit trucking fleets with 20 or fewer trucks and an annual revenue of less than $15 million can access flexible financing options for zero-emission trucks through the HVIP Innovative Small e-Fleet Pilot (ISEF). This funding allows small fleets to access flexible financing, lease, rental, and truck-as-a-service options with enhanced incentives and fueling support.
Click here for full information on the program.
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Qatar Utility Kahramaa Announces $1 Million Prize for Energy Storage Technology | |
Kahramaa, a primary energy and utility supplier in Qatar, and the QRDI council, the primary investment body for the Qatar Government, have announced a $1 million funding opportunity for interested companies.
The primary objective of the current challenge is to identify, validate and integrate technologies or equipment that can store up to 10 MW with potential development of 250 MW. The potential approaches could be different battery systems, super conducting magnetic energy storage, hydrogen-based storage, fuel cells or other grid forming technologies.
The minimum TRL -3 will require the lead proposal submitter to be from a company commercializing the technology. University groups are allowed to be attached as partner but it must be focused towards commercial development and not academic research.
Click here for more information on the program.
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Clean Mobility Options Pilot Program |
The Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program (CMO) provides voucher-based funding for zero-emission carsharing, carpooling/vanpooling, bike-sharing/scooter-sharing, innovative transit services, and ride-on-demand services in California’s historically underserved communities. The program has $20 million available in 2020.
Click here for more information.
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Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) |
CORE is designed to accelerate deployment of cleaner off-road technologies by providing a streamlined way for fleets ready to purchase specific zero-emission equipment to receive funding to offset the higher cost of such technologies. This project is analogous to the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP), but will specifically target zero-emission off-road freight equipment that is currently in the early stages of commercial deployment.
Click here for more information.
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