FCHEA Welcomes New Tier 1 Member! | The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) is excited to announce our newest Tier 1 member, GTS! | |
Green Trucking Solutions Leasing (GTS) is a team of professionals from the transportation and logistics industry with over 50 years of experience. GTS develops infrastructure for renewable fuel sources such as CNG, EV, and hydrogen for heavy-duty trucks and the general public.
Click here to visit GTS's website.
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Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Industry Headlines | |
Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf Announces Push to Secure Hydrogen Hub | |
On May 16, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Pennsylvania is working with energy, organized labor, and environmental stakeholders to support a path forward for industrial sector decarbonization with an emphasis on the deployment of clean hydrogen and carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies and to ensure that US Department of Energy invests in Pennsylvania for a Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub funded under the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
Click here for the press release from the Governor's office.
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California Formally Announces Intention to Create a Renewable Hydrogen Hub | |
On May 18, the California government announce the state’s intention to leverage federal investment from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to establish an renewable hydrogen hub. Administration officials, led by the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), will continue working with public and private stakeholders, including California’s legislature and leading municipalities such as Los Angeles, to submit one state co-funded application.
Click here for the press release from the Governor's office.
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Air Products and World Energy to Build $2 Billion SAF Production Facility | |
On April 22, FCHEA member Air Products announced that it has signed an agreement with World Energy, a renewable fuel producer, to build and supply hydrogen to a $2 billion sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility in Los Angeles, California. The project will be North America’s only SAF production facility with a total fuel capacity of 340 million gallons annually, and the project is scheduled to come onstream in 2025.
Click here for the press release from Air Products.
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Plug Power and Olin Corporation Partner to Create Hydrogen Production Plant | |
On April 28, FCHEA member Plug Power announced that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Olin Corporation, a chlor alkali producer and marketer, to create a joint venture that will produce and sell green hydrogen. The first production plant will be based in St. Gabriel, Louisiana and is expected to produce 15 tons per day of green hydrogen.
Click here for the press release from Plug Power.
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Air Liquide to Pilot Hyzon Motors Heavy Duty Fuel Cell Truck Program | |
On May 9, FCHEA member Air Liquide subsidiary Airgas announced that it had signed an agreement with FCHEA member Hyzon Motors to commercially test two heavy duty hydrogen fuel cell trucks, including one 100 kW fuel cell truck and the first Hyzon 200 kW hydrogen fuel cell powered truck. These two trucks are slated to be tested in various cylinder delivery routes in the Los Angeles, California area by fall 2022.
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A photo of the Hyzon truck. (Source: Airgas)
Click here for the press release from Air Liquide.
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ZeroAvia and Shell Make Strides in Airport Hydrogen Refueling Collaboration | |
On May 10, FCHEA member ZeroAvia announced a collaboration with Shell, which will design and build two commercial-scale mobile refuelers for use at ZeroAvia's research and development site in Hollister, California. Shell will also provide the hydrogen necessary to run ZeroAvia's development planes.
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A model of a full hydrogen airport ecosystem, from production to flight. (Source: ZeroAvia)
Click here for the press release from ZeroAvia.
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Bosch Invests $526 Million in Technology for Green Hydrogen Electrolysis Technology | |
On May 4, FCHEA member Bosch announced that it was investing $526 million for development of components used in green hydrogen electrolysis. The company said at its annual news conference that it hopes to start production of electrolyzer stacks in 2025, with the expectation that the market for the components will reach $14.7 billion by 2030.
Click here for the press release from Bosch.
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Senator Joe Manchin visits the Toyota Fuel Cell Road Rally at the Capitol | |
On April 27, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) got a chance to look at FCHEA member Toyota's next generation hydrogen fuel cell powered heavy duty truck. This photo was taken at the Toyota Fuel Cell Road Rally, where Washington D.C. leaders got a chance to see Toyota's hydrogen fuel cell trucks and have their questions about hydrogen answered.
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Senator Joe Manchin inspecting the truck. (Source: Senate Energy Committee)
Click here for the twitter post from the Senate Energy Committee.
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Federal Lawmakers Visit Air Liquide Innovation Campus | |
On May 2, Senator Chris Coons and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (both D-Del.) joined Air Liquide and Toyota at Air Liquide’s Delaware Innovation Campus to highlight the future of hydrogen energy and support the use of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and fueling stations in Delaware and across the United States. The Senator and Congresswoman also expressed hope that Delaware could continue to be a key hydrogen technology manufacturing hub in the future.
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Congresswoman Blunt Rochester, (Left) Marcelo Fioranelli, Vice President at Air Liquide, (Center) and Senator Coons (Right) standing in front of the innovation center. (Source: Air Liquide)
Click here for the press release from Senator Chris Coons.
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Cummins and Daimler Trucks Collaborate on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck | |
On May 11, FCHEA member Cummins and Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), a heavy-duty truck manufacturer, announced that the two company are collaborating to upfit and validate Freightliner Cascadia trucks with a Cummins hydrogen fuel cell powertrain for use in North America. Upon successful validation, the companies intend to have initial units available in 2024 for selected customers.
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An example of what the truck will look like. (Source: Cummins)
Click here for the press release from Cummins.
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ZeroAvia Receives Second Hydrogen Aircraft at Headquarters | |
On May 6, ZeroAvia announced that it has received the second hydrogen-powered 19 seat aircraft at its headquarters in Hollister, California, as part of a new testing and demonstration program. ZeroAvia will develop a hybrid engine configuration that incorporates both the company's hydrogen-electric powertrain and a conventional engine into the aircraft. After the engine is configured, it will enter into the flight testing and demonstration program, and serve as the basis for testing new components and integrations. In addition to the launch of this program, ZeroAvia will be expanding its facility at Hollister and has added a new 15,000 square foot hangar to its footprint at the airfield.
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A picture of the new ZeroAvia hydrogen-powered plane. (Source: ZeroAvia)
Click here for the press release from ZeroAvia.
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FuelCell Energy Extends Agreement with ExxonMobil for Development and Deployment of CCT | |
On May 5, FCHEA member FuelCell Energy announced that it extended its agreement with ExxonMobil to develop and deploy carbon capture technology together. The agreement will be extended to December 31, 2022 and will enable the companies to continue working to advance fuel cell carbon capture and storage technology.
Click here for the press release from FuelCell Energy.
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Hyundai Details Plans to Expand into U.S. with Hydrogen Fuel Cells at ACT Expo | |
On May 9, FCHEA member Hyundai Motor Company detailed its plan to ramp up the U.S. commercial vehicle market entry with XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks at the 2022 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo. Through the NorCAL ZERO project, Hyundai will deploy 30 Class 8 6x4 XCIENT Fuel Cell heavy-duty tractors at the Port of Oakland, California in 2023.
Click here for the press release from Hyundai.
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BayoTech Receives Orders for Twelve Hydrogen Transport Trailers | |
On May 10, FCHEA member Bayotech announced that it had received 12 orders for its hydrogen gas transportation trailers from 3 global industrial gas companies. BayoTech’s transport trailers will be used to deliver high-pressure gaseous hydrogen to support motive and stationary fuel cell applications in California. The trailers will be manufactured at BayoTech’s Tulsa, Oklahoma facility for delivery within four months.
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An example of the trailer in action. (Source: BayoTech)
Click here for the press release from BayoTech.
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Cummins Debuts 15-Liter Hydrogen Engine at ACT Expo | |
On May 9, Cummins debuted its 15-liter hydrogen engine at ACT Expo in Long Beach, California. This engine is built on Cummins’ new fuel-agnostic platform, where below the head gasket each fuel type’s engine has largely similar components, and above the head gasket, each has different components for different fuel types. This version, with expected full production in 2027, pairs with clean, zero-carbon hydrogen fuel.
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An example of what the engine block looks like. (Source: Cummins)
Click here for the press release from Cummins.
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PDC, Gilbarco Veeder-Root Machines Partner on Hydrogen Gas Compressor Tech | |
On May 9, FCHEA member PDC Machines announced a partnership with Gilbarco Veeder-Root (GVR), a dispenser manufacturer, on hydrogen gas compression and dispenser packaging. As part of the new packaging agreement, PDC Machines will supply its hydrogen diaphragm compressor block to GVR, where ANGI Energy Systems will incorporate its packaging experience, along with GVR’s dispensing capabilities, to offer a refueling solution for the hydrogen transportation sector.
Click here for the news article from NGT News.
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Kaizen Clean Energy and PowerCell Develops Microgrid for EV Charging and Hydrogen Fueling | |
On May 5, FCHEA member Kaizen Clean Energy announced that it was working with ZincFive, a battery producer, and FCHEA member PowerCell in order to create an integrated distributed energy solution for electric vehicle (EV) charging, hydrogen fueling, and distribution and backup power. The integrated solution comprises a hydrogen generator, ZincFive’s nickel-zinc batteries, and fuel cells from PowerCell. The system will have up to 2,300 kg/day of hydrogen production (equivalent 38 MWh of usable energy) in a 40-foot, movable containerized solution that can be islanded or grid-connected.
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An example of what the microgrid solution is expected to look like. (Source: Kaizen Clean Energy)
Click here for the press release from Kaizen Clean Energy and click here for the press release from PowerCell.
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GenCell Partners with RedHawk Energy Systems to Deliver Backup Power Solutions | |
On May 16, FCHEA member GenCell announced that it had created a strategic partnership with RedHawk Energy Systems, a alternative energy manufacturing company, to deliver GenCell’s fuel cell backup power systems to support critical infrastructure requirements in the U.S. rail and other key industry sectors. RedHawk featured GenCell’s backup power solutions at the 2022 RSSI C&S Exhibition, held in Kansas City, MO during May 16-18.
Click here for the press release from GenCell.
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Ballard & Linamar Corporation Unveil Concept Demonstration Milestone | |
On May 9, FCHEA member Ballard and Linamar Corporation, a manufacturing company, announced the unveiling of their concept hydrogen fuel cell powered class 2 truck chassis. The class 2 truck chassis integrates Ballard’s heavy duty fuel cell modules, with testing on the new platform underway and continuing through 2022 and 2023.
Click here for the press release from Ballard.
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Intermountain Power Agency Hydrogen Hub Secures $504 Million in DOE Funding | |
On April 26, DOE’s Loan Program Office (LPO) announced that the DOE issued a conditional commitment for up to $504.4 million in debt financing for the Advanced Clean Energy Storage Project hydrogen facility in Delta, Utah. Project construction is already underway and is expected to open in 2025, with LPO’s support helping to secure equity needed for the facility.
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An example of what the facility will look like. (Source: Businesswire)
Click here for the press release from the DOE.
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Department of Energy Recruiting New Fellow for Hydrogen Earthshot Program | |
On May 5, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced that the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO) is accepting applications for a new Fellow that will work to support the Hydrogen Earthshot program. The Hydrogen Shot Fellow will focus on clean hydrogen production and infrastructure research and development, including electrolysis and water splitting technologies. The Hydrogen Shot Fellow will also engage with one or more programs, or functional areas (i.e. operations, communications, stakeholder engagement, etc.) within HFTO and focus on activities to tackle key challenges and to make Hydrogen Shot a reality.
Click here for more information on the position from the DOE.
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DOE Announces Hydrogen Incubator Program with a $3.2 Million Prize Pool | |
On April 22, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office announced a $3.2 million incubator to rapidly advance clean hydrogen production technologies, in support of the Hydrogen Shot Program. This prize is part of DOE’s American-Made Challenges program and the investment is designed to enable companies to rapidly develop clean energy technologies that will make the U.S. grid more reliable and resilient.
Click here for the press release from the DOE.
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Anglo American Unveils Hydrogen-Powered Ultra Class Mine Truck | |
On May 6, FCHEA member Anglo American announced the launch of its hydrogen-powered ultra-class mine haul truck. This proof of concept will workin tandem with a hydrogen production, storage, and refueling complex at Mogalakwena, South Africa, that incorporates an electrolyzer and a solar PV field, provided by FCHEA member ENGIE, to support the operation of the haul truck.
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A picture of the hydrogen-powered truck. (Source: Anglo American)
Click here for the press release from Anglo American.
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Plug Receives 1 GW Electrolyzer Order From H2 Energy Europe | |
On May 17, Plug Power announced that it had received an order to deliver a one gigawatt (GW) electrolyzer to hydrogen production company H2 Energy Europe. The electrolyzer will be installed in a green hydrogen production complex in Denmark and will enable the production of up to 100,000 metric tonnes per year of green hydrogen.
Click here for the press release from Plug Power.
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Air Liquide and Toyota Sign MOU to Develop Hydrogen Mobility Systems in Europe. | |
On May 17, Air Liquide, Toyota Motor Europe, and CaetanoBus, a Portuguese bus manufacturer, announced that the three companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the aim of developing integrated hydrogen solutions. This will include infrastructure development and vehicle fleets and to accelerate the expansion of hydrogen mobility for both light and heavy-duty vehicles. Initially, the focus will be on buses, light commercial vehicles and cars, with the further aim to accelerate the heavy-duty truck segment.
Click here for the press release from Air Liquide.
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Nikola and TC Energy Evaluating Site for Low-Carbon Hydrogen Production Hub | |
On April 26, TC Energy Corporation, in cooperation with FCHEA member Nikola, announced that it was evaluating a plan for a low-emission hydrogen production plant in Crossfield, Canada. TC Energy expects a final investment decision by the end of 2023 when the 140 acre project will be subject to customary regulatory approvals.
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An example of what the plant will look like. (Source: TC Energy)
Click here for the press release from TC Energy.
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Air Products to Supply First Rotterdam Green Hydrogen Station for Trucks in 2023 | |
On May 3, Air Products announced that it will supply the city of Rotterdam, Netherlands, its first green hydrogen filling stations for trucks. The company is working with the Port of Rotterdam to create the hydrogen refueling station, initially supplying three zero-emission trucks from Air Products and other early hydrogen adopters in the Rotterdam port area. Air Products will supply and operate the refueling station in the Botlek area and supply green hydrogen, while Schenk Tanktransport, a Dutch transport company, will use the trucks for its daily logistics operations.
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An example of what the station is expected to look like. (Source: Air Products)
Click here for the press release from Air Products.
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Advanced Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell Research Rig Arrives in UK | |
On May 6, The Translational Energy Research Centre announced that it is now home to a state-of-the-art, low-carbon energy research rig produced by FuelCellEnergy. The carbonate fuel cell enables research into an innovative method of capturing carbon and while simultaneously producing both electricity and hydrogen. The fuel cell arrived in January 2022, and the project is expected to be operational by July 2022.
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A photo of the experimental energy research rig. (Source: Translational Energy Research Center)
Click here for the press release from Translational Energy Research Center.
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Toyota Motor Europe to supply Toyota Fuel Cell Module to Daimler Buses | |
On May 2, Toyota announced that it was working with Daimler Buses to produce a new city-based bus that runs on hydrogen. The Toyota Fuel Cell Module F-60 is a second generation flat-type module that produces 60 kW power and can be integrated into the roof of the bus, alongside the battery and hydrogen tanks.
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A photo of a finished bus, ready for service. (Source: Toyota)
Click here for the press release from Toyota.
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MOL GROUP Launches Green Hydrogen Production Using Plug Power Electrolyzers | |
On April 27, Plug Power announced that it was working with MOL Group, an international, integrated oil, gas, petrochemicals, and consumer retail company, in order to to build a large capacity clean hydrogen production facility in Százhalombatta, Hungary. The facility will utilize a 10-megawatt (MW) electrolysis unit from Plug Power and will be able to produce approximately 1,600 tons of carbon-neutral hydrogen annually once it is completed in 2023.
Click here for the press release from Plug Power.
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Air Liquide Sets Up Hydrogen Joint Venture with Lotte Chemical | |
On April 29, Air Liquide announced that it had agreed to set up a joint venture with Lotte Chemicals, a chemical company based in South Korea, to establish a supply chain by utilizing by-product hydrogen for hydrogen vehicles. The joint venture will build shipping centers in Lotte Chemical's production bases in Daesan, Korea, and in the southeastern industrial port of Ulsan, Korea to temporarily store by-product hydrogen before shipments.
Click here for the news article from the Aju Business Daily.
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EverWind Fuels Elects Nel to Participate in FEED Study for the Point Tupper Project | |
On May 5, FCHEA member Nel ASA announced that it had been selected to work with EverWind Fuels, a private developer of green hydrogen and ammonia production, storage, and transportation, to be the technology provider for the Point Tupper Project. EverWind intends to expand and develop the Point Tupper site to be the location of a regional green hydrogen hub for Eastern Canada, including new green hydrogen and ammonia production facilities, including a 200 MW electrolyzer facility using Nel technology.
Click here for the press release from Nel ASA.
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Hexagon Purus Maritime Receives Inaugural Order for Hydrogen Cylinders | |
On May 9, FCHEA member Hexagon Purus Maritime announced that it had received an inaugural order for cylinders to be used in onboard swappable storage containers for maritime vessels operating in the inland waterways in Europe. The value of the order is approximately $1.1 million.
Click here for the press release from Hexagon Purus.
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Ballard Signs MoU with HyAxiom to Build Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses in Korea | |
On April 28, Ballard announced that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HyAxiom to develop and commercialize hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric buses in Korea. The two companies are looking to launch the pilot of the hydrogen bus business in South Korea during 2023 and launch buses equipped with HyAxiom's hydrogen fuel cells by 2024.
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A picture of the MoU signing ceremony. (Source: Ballard)
Click here for the press release from Ballard.
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Johnson Matthey Announces Fuel Cell Development Partnership | |
On April 26, FCHEA member Johnson Matthey announced a partnership with Schaeffler, a global supplier to the automotive and industrial sectors, Bekaert, a PTL supplier for PEM electrolysers and TNO, a independent research institute. The consortium aims to develop hydrogen fuel-cells to be used within the electrolysis process, seeking to improve PEM electrolyzers over the next three years.
Click here for the press release from the Johnson Matthey.
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Nel ASA Receives Two Orders for H2Station, Joins Norwegian Tech Network | |
On April 27, Nel ASA announced that it had received purchase orders from a European client for two of its H2Station module. The purchase orders have a combined value of above €3 million ($3.1 million).
On April 29, Nel ASA also announced that it had joined the Nordic Industry Center, a Norwegian industry group. The purpose of the network is to create an arena for knowledge sharing, project development, and acceleration of Norwegian companies that want to take part in Chinese mega projects and grow their business in China.
Click here for the April 27 press release and click here for the April 29 press release from Nel ASA.
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Nuvera Fuel Cells Partners with Hytech to Produce Zero-Emission Machinery | |
On April 5, FCHEA member Nuvera Fuel Cells announced that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hytech Engineering & Services AS, a Norwegian engineering and service company, to use Nuvera's fuel cell technology in stationary power uses. Hytech is also exploring the development of hydrogen powered hydraulic pumps and auxiliary power units using Nuvera’s fuel cell solutions.
Click here for the press release from Nuvera.
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Ballard Partners to Accelerate Adoption of Fuel Cell Vehicles in Hong Kong | |
On May 9, Ballard announced that it had signed an agreement with Wisdom Motor Company, a Hong Kong-based vehicle manufacturing company, to accelerate the adoption of fuel cell electric vehicles in Hong Kong. Ballard has pledged funds to support Wisdom’s organizational growth, R&D, and manufacturing platforms, including the expansion and development of its hydrogen zero emission fuel cell truck, bus, and specialty vehicle offerings for international markets.
Click here for the press release from Ballard.
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Plug Power Signs South Korean Fuel Cell Forklift Partnership | |
On April 26, Plug Power announced a joint venture with South Korean manufacturers SK E&C and Doosan Bobcat in order to produce a hydrogen fuel cell powered forklift. The three companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to commercialize and participate in state demonstrations of small-sized hydrogen fuel cell construction vehicles including forklifts.
Click here for the news article from Aju Business Daily.
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Nel ASA: Spain´s King Felipe Opens the 'King of Electrolyzers' | |
On May 13, Nel ASA announced a new installation at a Spanish fertilizer plant in Puertollano that will work to reduce emissions from the existing facility. The 20 MW PEM electrolyzer plant will reduce CO2 emissions from fertilizer production as green hydrogen will replace hydrogen produced from fossil fuels.
Click here for the press release from Nel ASA.
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Hexagon Purus Receives Order to Deliver Hydrogen Storage Systems | |
On May 11, Hexagon Purus announced that it had received an order from Home Power Solutions (HPS), a German energy storage manufacturing company, for hydrogen storage systems. The hydrogen storage systems will be used by HPS to create reliable hydrogen-powered homes.
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An example of what the Hydrogen Storage System will look like. (Source: Hexagon Purus)
Click here for the press release from Hexagon Purus.
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European Commission, Hydrogen Industry Commit to Boost Electrolyzer Production | |
On May 5, The European Commission announced that it had overseen the signing of a pledge by various hydrogen manufactures to a tenfold increase of its electrolyzer manufacturing capacities by 2025. Signatories of the document include Advent, Bosch, Cummins, Nel, and many more. The Joint Declaration sets out a target to increase electrolyzer manufacturing capacity to 17.5 GW per year.
Click here for more information on the declaration from the Commission.
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Nel ASA Receives Purchase Order for Electrolyzer System from Indian Customer | |
On May 5, Nel ASA announced that it had received a purchase order from an undisclosed Indian refinery for an alkaline electrolyzer to provide hydrogen for oleochemicals production. The purchase order has a value of approximately €2 million ($2.1 million), and delivery of the equipment is expected to be mid-2023.
Click here for the press release from Nel ASA.
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U.S. Commercial Service & FCHEA Partner on Online Informational Webinar Series | |
May 25 - June 15, 2022
FCHEA is partnering with the U.S. Commercial Service on a webinar series to educate hydrogen and fuel cell companies about important planning requirements and opportunities to consider when expanding into international markets.
These webinars will be free to attend and will be organized by the Commercial Service. Each webinar will begin with introductory comments from both the Commercial Service and FCHEA, then will turn to presentations from stakeholders and representatives from the respective countries. Each 1-hour long webinar will conclude with an open Q&A session with the participants.
Presentation topics may include country overviews, covering topics like energy consumption, energy production, hydrogen production, hydrogen strategy and much more. There's currently four events planned focused on four different markets around the globe including:
If you have any questions, please contact Connor Dolan at cdolan@fchea.org
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F-Cell's Annual International Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Event | |
May 25-26, 2022
Edmonton, Alberta
This 2-day conference and international trade fair brings together renowned international specialists to discuss solutions for clean energy with hydrogen and fuel cells as game changers. This year, Edmonton takes the stage: a region with an energy history, large new hydrogen projects and the experience to become a global leader. The Region is among the world’s lowest cost producers of low-carbon hydrogen and has emerged to become Canada’s first hydrogen hub.
Click here for more information.
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Department of Energy Hydrogen Program Annual Merit Review 2022 | |
June 6-9, 2022
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Hydrogen Program is hosting its 2022 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Meeting (AMR) on June 6–9, 2022.
Each year at the AMR, hydrogen and fuel cell projects funded by DOE are presented and projects and programs are reviewed for their merit.
The 2022 AMR will be held virtually. Please check the website for updates on the final meeting format and location. More information about the meeting, including an agenda and registration details, will be available soon.
Click here to visit the 2022 AMR website.
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June 16, 2022
London, United Kingdom
As energy policy and security of supply rise up the political agenda in Europe and beyond, hydrogen finds itself back in the spotlight. The EU has increased by two times its target for green hydrogen as it seeks to cut its dependency on Russian oil and gas. At the same time, record fossil fuels prices have helped close the cost gap for hydrogen production.
While policy support is strengthening globally, progress on large scale projects has been slow and questions about the availability of cheap renewable power remain unanswered. These hurdles and others must be overcome if hydrogen is to become a permanent fixture of the global energy mix. The second FT Hydrogen Summit will feature top executives, policymakers and investors addressing the opportunities and challenges in harnessing the full power of hydrogen.
Click here to register for the event.
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August 29-31, 2022
Cleveland, Ohio
Thermal Management Expo brings together senior engineers and decision makers with suppliers of thermal systems and materials to discuss the latest innovations and solutions for thermal management across automotive, aerospace & defense, energy/energy storage, telecom/5G, electronics, and medical applications.
Thermal Management Expo features a free to attend conference and focused workshops on specific thermal management challenges. Expect to see keynotes, panel discussions and technical presentations on emerging technologies, material testing and validation, application design challenges and system integration from senior executives and thought leaders from OEMs, system integrators and technology suppliers.
Click here for more information.
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Gastech 2022 Exhibition & Conference |
September 5-8, 2022
Fiera Milano, Italy
The Gastech conference will cover a wide variety of subjects related to global gas, LNG, hydrogen and other aspects of the energy value chain. Over 900 speakers are expected to speak on new commercial and technical developments, including ministers, CEOs and policymakers. Outdoor space will be available for those who wish to demonstrate low-carbon technologies and mobility solutions.
Click here for more information.
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Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Expo | |
September 6-8, 2022
The Commercial UAV Expo is occurring this year on September 6th - 8th. The event will feature exhibits and demonstrations by UAS solutions providers; keynotes, panel discussions, and presentations with interactive Q&A and chat; AI-powered networking; and more. Industries covered include Construction; Drone Delivery; Energy & Utilities; Forestry & Agriculture; Infrastructure & Transportation; Mining & Aggregates; Public Safety & Emergency Services; Security; and Surveying & Mapping.
Click herefor more information.
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Second Hydrogen Americas Summit | |
October 10-11, 2022
Washington, DC
The Sustainable Energy Council and the U.S. Department of Energy have announced the dates for the Second Hydrogen Americas Summit. The summit will host a wide range of figures, including government representatives, hydrogen and energy stakeholders, service providers and end-users who will focus on the latest policy developments in the hydrogen industry.
The Summit is designed to facilitate alliances through interactive panels, hydrogen projects pitch session, and multiple roundtable debates with thematic focuses ranging from clean hydrogen policies and new technologies to commercial opportunities in decarbonizing hard to abate sectors as well as nuclear fusion opportunities for the future.
Click herefor more information on the event.
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Save the Date! Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Seminar Announced | |
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, 2022!
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.
Stay tuned for more details – you can contact Jennifer Gangi at jgangi@fchea.org or click here for more information on the event.
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PG&E | 2 May 2022
Hydrogen, The New Energy Rush For Africa
Taarifa | 3 May 2022
EverWind Fuels has Elected Nel to Participate in the FEED Study for the Point Tupper Project
Nel ASA | 3 May 2022
Hydrogen Infrastructure Challenges Rival Aircraft Tech Hurdles
AIN Online | 4 May 2022
Green Hydrogen is the Final Piece to Solving the Decarbonization Puzzle
GreenBiz | 4 May 2022
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks are Most Environmentally Friendly: ATRI
Trucker News | 4 May 2022
'Europe is Never Going to be Capable of Producing its own Hydrogen in Sufficient Quantities': EU Climate Chief
Recharge | 4 May 2022
GM is Commercializing its Fuel Cell Business. Here's a Look Behind the Scenes
The Detroit News | 5 May 2022
Shell Could Quadruple Hydrogen Portfolio in Months as CEO Claims 'We're Making Most Progress'
Recharge | 6 May 2022
World’s Biggest Hydrogen Trucks Start Work at Anglo American
BusinessTech | 6 May 2022
Europe Sees Huge Hydrogen Opportunity In Asia
OilPrice | 8 May 2022
The Dawn of Hydrogen Trucks
Fleet Owner | 9 May 2022
California Sun to Fuel Green Hydrogen Economy
Reuters | 10 May 2022
AB 32 Climate Change Scoping Plan
CA.gov | 10 May 2022
ArcelorMittal Tests Hydrogen Mix in Quebec; EC Signs Accord on Electrolyzers
Reuters | 10 May 2022
The Promise of African Clean Hydrogen Exports: Potentials and Pitfalls
Brookings | 10 May 2022
Electrification, Storage Pose Singular Challenges for Hydrogen
Reuters | 10 May 2022
Emerging Hydrogen Storage Technology Could Increase Energy Resilience
TechExplore | 11 May 2022
EU Plans 'Massive' Roll-Out of Carbon Contracts for Difference Subsidies for Green Hydrogen
Recharge | 11 May 2022
Cummins, Daimler Truck to Manufacture Line of Fuel Cell Heavy-Duty Trucks by 2024
S & P Global | 11 May 2022
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology in Trucks And Cars; Could it be Coming to CT?
wtnh News | 11 May 2022
£200 Million Boost to Rollout of Hundreds More Zero-Emission HGVs
UK Gov | 12 May 2022
Global Green Energy Company Fortescue Future Industries Announces Plan To Investigate Repurposing Coal Infrastructure For Green Hydrogen Production In North America
FuelCellWorks | 13 May 2022
Tiny, Efficient Fuel Cell Runs on Blood Sugar to Power Medical Implants
New Atlas | 13 May 2022
Green Hydrogen Imports Could Bolster EU Energy Security
Energy Monitor | 13 May 2022
Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana are in a Heated National Competition to Land a Hydrogen Hub
WVXU | 16 May 2022
After Toyota’s Mirai, the Japanese Auto Giant Zeroes in on Hydrogen Buses and Heavy-Duty Trucks
CNBC | 17 May 2022
'White Elephants' | Green hydrogen will be Cheaper than Blue H2 in All Parts of World by 2030, says BNEF
Recharge | 17 May 2022
LA City Council Passes Hydrogen Hub Motion Amid Environmental Concerns
Food and Water Watch | 17 May 2022
BP and Linde Plan Major CCS Project to Advance Decarbonization Efforts Across Texas Gulf Coast
BP | 17 May 2022
LA to Apply for Federal Support to Create Regional Green Hydrogen Hub
KFI | 17 May 2022
EU Announces 'Full Switch' of Existing Grey Hydrogen Production to Green H2, Backed by Carbon Contracts
Recharge | 18 May 2022
Washington Wants to Plug in to the Next Thing in Fuel: Hydrogen
Crosscut | 18 May 2022
Is This the Beginning of a Hydrogen Economy in the U.S.?
Governing | 19 May 2022
DOE Announces Nearly $25 Million to Study Advanced Clean Hydrogen Technologies for Electricity Generation
DOE | 19 May 2022
Swedish Prime Minister Presents Joe Biden a Gift, a Candlestick Holder Made From Green Steel
AftonBladet | 19 May 2022
Renault Plans Family Car That Runs on Electricity and Hydrogen
Politico | 20 May 2022
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Requests for Papers, Proposals, & Information | |
NETL Announces $2 Million to Expand Talent Pipeline | |
On April 14, the National Energy Technology Laboratory announced a $2 million funding opportunity for efforts to build up a talent pipeline from Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority Institutions (HBCU-OMIs). The amendment will provide an additional $2.05 million from Department of Energy’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO) to support the creation of a clean hydrogen future.
Facilitated by the Crosscutting Research University Training Research program, the amendment will support the development of a highly skilled and diverse workforce of scientists, engineers, and managers by increasing the participation of students from underrepresented and historically marginalized communities. In addition, this funding will also be supporting research, development, demonstration and deployment activities that advance the science of decarbonization and net-zero greenhouse gas emission technologies at eligible U.S. colleges and universities.
Responses will be accepted until close of business on May 30, 2022.
Click here for full information on the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
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DOE Announces $3.5 Billion Program To Capture Carbon Pollution From Air | |
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a Notice of Intent (NOI) to fund the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s $3.5 billion program to capture and store carbon dioxide (CO2) pollution directly from the air. The Regional Direct Air Capture Hubs program will support four large-scale, regional direct air capture hubs that each comprise a network of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) projects. Each of the projects selected for the Regional Direct Air Capture Hubs program will demonstrate the delivery and storage or end use of removed atmospheric carbon. The hubs will have the capacity to capture and then permanently store at least one million metric tons of CO2 from the atmosphere annually, either from a single unit or from multiple interconnected units.
RFIs are due by the close of business on May 31, 2022.
Click here for more information.
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European Clean Hydrogen Partnership Launches First Call for Proposals | |
On March 1st, The Clean Hydrogen Partnership announced its first call for proposals. The Partnership has over €300 million ($326 million) allocated for a 41 topics including, strategic research challenges, renewable hydrogen production, hydrogen storage and distribution, and much more.
The call will have two deadlines, the first covering €179 million of the funding for 26 topics, and the second covering the remaining €121 million in funding for 15 other topics.
The first deadline is due May 31, 2022.
The second deadline is due September 20, 2022.
Click here for more information on this funding opportunity and for information on how to apply.
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RFP - Clean Hydrogen Partnership |
Through its first call for proposals, the Clean Hydrogen Partnership will provide €300.5 million to support projects that boost renewable hydrogen production, reduce its costs, develop its storage and distribution solutions, and stimulate the use of low carbon hydrogen in hard to abate sectors, such as energy intensive industries, aviation or heavy duty transport.
Submission Deadline: May 31, 2022
Click here for more information on the call for proposals.
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FTA Announces $1 million for Development of Standards for BEPS. | |
On April 12, the Federal Transit Agency announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for project proposals that develop interoperable standards for Bus Export Power Systems (BEPS). The goal of this program is to develop national interoperable BEPS standards – working with FTA, industry stakeholders and technical partners – so that different manufacturers’ systems can use the same technology base and applications for BEPS solutions.
A total of $1 million will be awarded competitively for one or more projects that develop BEPS standards to advance widespread design and use of hybrid electric and fuel cell transit buses to be used as mobile power generators. Eligible applicants include providers of public transportation, private for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, state or local government entities, or other organizations such as standard development organizations, research consortia, and institutions of higher education.
Responses will be accepted until close of business day on June 13, 2022.
Click here for full information on the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
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DOE Releases Notice for 2022 Advanced Vehicle Technologies Funding | |
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy announced a notice of intent to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). The potential FOA will advance research, development, demonstration, and deployment in several areas critical to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, including advancement of electric drive technologies using less rare-earth metal, materials and structures innovations to reduce the weight of battery electric vehicles, electrification of non-road vehicles, improvements in off-road vehicle charging, improved efficiency of engines using low-carbon fuels, and deployment of these technologies among diverse communities.
RFI responses are due June 16, 2022.
Click here for more information.
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DOE Seeks Input on a $505 million Long Term Energy Storage Initiative | |
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public input on the structure of a $505 million long duration energy storage initiative to increase the availability of and deliver affordable, reliable clean electricity. The project focuses on long duration energy storage – defined as systems that can store energy for more than 10 hours at a time. The DOE will implement three energy storage demonstration programs; Demonstration, Validation, and Piloting.
RFI responses are due June 16, 2022.
Click here for more information.
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California Energy Commission Announced Zero-Emission Transportation Manufacturing Grants | |
The California Energy Coalition's (CEC) Clean Transportation Program announced the availability of up to $60 million in grant funds for projects that will increase in-state manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles (ZEV), ZEV components and batteries, and ZEV charging or refueling equipment. This is a competitive grant solicitation.
Responses are due June 13, 2022.
Click here for full information on the program.
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DOE Announces Call For Joint U.S.–Israel Clean Energy Technology Proposals | |
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in partnership with Israel’s Ministry of Energy and the Israel Innovation Authority, has announced $4 million in available funding for developing innovative clean energy technologies. This year’s call for proposals focuses explicitly on combating climate change through innovation that scales up carbon-free technologies and reduces the climate impact of natural gas and other associated infrastructure, such as carbon capture and methods to reduce leakage in natural gas systems.
Final proposals are due by close of business on August 16, 2022.
Click here for more information.
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CEC Zero-Emission Vehicle and ZEV-Related In-State Manufacturing Funding Opportunities |
The California Energy Commission is authorized to provide $125 million towards grants that “increase in-state manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles, zero-emission vehicle components, and zero-emission vehicle charging or refueling equipment.”
Based on feedback received from pre-solicitation workshops, CEC staff are planning to develop two competitive grant funding solicitations. The first solicitation will focus on ZEVs and ZEV-Related Manufacturing and will offer grant funding to projects that increase the in-state manufacturing of ZEVs, ZEV components (including batteries), and ZEV charging/refueling infrastructure whose products are available for commercial sale. CEC staff expects to release this grant funding solicitation in Spring 2022 to accept applications for funding. CEC staff expects to initially offer $60 million under this solicitation, with the ability to increase this amount in the future.
A second solicitation will focus on seeking a third-party block grant implementer who will, with guidance and oversight from the CEC, design and implement grant funding incentives that promote in-state battery manufacturing and production in the clean transportation sector. A pre-solicitation workshop is planned for the end of January 2022, with a competitive solicitation to select the implementer expected to be released in late Spring 2022. CEC staff expects to initially offer $25 million under this solicitation, with the ability to increase this amount in the future.
More information will be available in Spring 2022.
Click here for program docketing information.
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HFTO Hydrogen Shot Incubator | |
The DOE has released the details on the Hydrogen Shot Incubator Program, including the $2.6 million dollars in a prize that is available. The Hydrogen Shot Incubator targets technologies that incorporate novel ideas, particularly from entities not already receiving DOE funding. This prize will fast-track efforts to identify, develop, and test disruptive technologies to decrease the cost of clean hydrogen production.
Registration for the prize will open early Summer 2022.
Click here for more information on the program.
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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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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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GFO: California VW Mitigation Trust Zero-Emission Class 8 Freight and Port Drayage Trucks Category |
There are $90 million in funds allocated to this category, for which the first installment was allotted $27 million. The first solicitation is scheduled for release pending approval by the South Coast AQMD Board on Friday, August 7, 2020. If approved, applications will be accepted online beginning Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. (PST) and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Both public and private entities that own and operate eligible vehicles may apply. Funding is available to replace the following vehicles with zero emission technologies:
Class 8 only:
- Freight Trucks (including Drayage Trucks)
- Waste Haulers
- Dump Trucks
- Concrete Mixers
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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New York State Retail Energy Storage Incentives Program |
The New York State Energy Research and Development Agency provides funding to reduce costs of adding new energy storage technologies through the Retail Energy Storage Incentives Program. This program focuses on commercial energy storage through on-site technologies like fuel cells and solar generation.
To qualify for the program, energy storage systems must:
- Be sized up to 5 megawatts (MW) of alternating current (AC) power
- Be new, permanent, and stationary
- Be located in New York State
- Use thermal, chemical, or mechanical commercially-available technology primarily operated for electric load management or shifting on-site renewable generation to more beneficial time periods
- Provide value to a customer under an investor-owned utility rate, including delivery charges or New York State’s value of distributed energy resources (VDER)
- Interconnect either behind a customer’s electric meter or directly into the distribution system
Click here for complete details about the program and how to apply.
Applications accepted until the funding amounts have been met.
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