FCHEA Welcomes Newest Members: FirstElement Fuel, Nikola Motor Group, and GenCell |
The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association welcomes two new Tier 1 members, FirstElement Fuel and Nikola Motor Group, as well as its newest Tier 3 member, GenCell. |
FirstElement Fuel Inc is the developer, owner, and operator of the True Zero Network of hydrogen refueling stations. Through the expansion of the TrueZero hydrogen fueling network, FirstElement is enabling the widespread adoption of fuel cell vehicles in California and beyond. |
Nikola is dedicated to the advancement of innovative zero-emissions truck solutions and the energy infrastructure required to make this feasible by pioneering a business model that will enable corporate customers to integrate next-generation truck technology, hydrogen fueling infrastructure and maintenance. |
GenCell is an Israeli-based fuel cell manufacturer with products geared towards the backup and off-grid power markets. GenCell uses fuel cell technology that powers spacecraft, backup power for utilities, homeland security, healthcare and automated industries. |
Click here to learn more about FirstElement Fuel, click here to learn more about Nikola Motor Company, and click here to learn more about GenCell.
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Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Industry Headlines |
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Plug Power to Build Green Hydrogen Production Plant in Western New York |
On February 25, FCHEA member Plug Power announced it will be constructing a green hydrogen production facility and electric substation at the New York Science, Technology and Advanced Manufacturing Park in Alabama, New York. The plant will service the Northeast region of the United States. Plug Power states it will produce 45 metric tons of renewable hydrogen daily, using 120-megawatts (MW) of Plug’s proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers and powered by New York hydropower. In conjunction with a plant in Tennessee, Plug Power aims to produce 500 metric tons of hydrogen per day by 2025 and 1000 metric tons per day globally by 2028.
Click here for the full press release from Plug Power.
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Cummins Supplies 5 MW Electrolyzer to Douglas County, Washington |
On March 8, Douglas County Public Utility District (PUD) officials broke ground for the soon-to-be built renewable hydrogen production facility in Washington state, which will house a 5-megawatt (MW) proton exchange membrane electrolyzer provided by FCHEA member Cummins. The electrolyzer will increase flexibility to operations of the Wells Hydroelectric Project. Generation requests sent to the electrolyzer will decrease the mechanical changes needed to balance the electric grid, which will also decrease maintenance changes for turbine units.
The project received final approval with the passage of Washington’s Senate Bill 5588, which allowed PUD to produce and sell renewable hydrogen. PUD also received a $250,000 planning grant for the state. Production of renewable hydrogen is expected in late 2021.
Click here for the full press release from Douglas County Public Utility District.
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Nuvera Fuel Cells Opens Hydrogen Engine Testing Facility |
On February 25, FCHEA member Nuvera Fuel Cells announced it will be commissioning a large-scale durability testing center, which will expand its capabilities of testing hydrogen fuel cell engines. The Nuvera Engine Test Module, the testing ground for the growing product-line, has the ability to test eight hydrogen fuel cell engines at different customer-specific load cycles. The testing facility is located in Osio, Italy. |
Large-scale hydrogen engine testing facility in Osio, Italy. Source: Nuvera Fuel Cell |
Click here for the full press release from Nuvera Fuel Cells.
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GenCell Develops Catalyst Free of Noble Metals |
On March 15, FCHEA member GenCell announced it has created the design and synthesis of a catalyst that does not require noble metals, notably palladium. According to GenCell, the new catalyst will decrease the cost of manufacturing fuel cell stacks and is currently being tested successful in a full-size fuel cell module.
Click here for the full press release from GenCell.
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Toyota Announces Compact Fuel Cell Module Product |
On February 26, FCHEA member Toyota announced a product that packages a fuel cell system into a compact module for sale to customers. The new module is available in either a horizontal or vertical configuration, with an output of either 60 or 80 kW, and can serve multiple applications in the stationary and transportation sectors. The modules have the capability to be directly connected to existing electrical devices. Toyota expects to start selling the modules by spring 2021. |
Toyota’s Vertical type (Type I) fuel cell system module. Source: Toyota |
Click here for the full press release from Toyota.
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Plug Power Purchases Hydrogen Liquefaction Plants from Chart Industries |
On March 17, Plug Power announced it purchased two 15 ton per day hydrogen liquefaction plants from FCHEA member Chart Industries. The plants will use Chart’s helium refrigeration technology, cold box design, and rotating equipment. The order contains liquid hydrogen storing tanks, trailer loadout bays, and a hydrogen liquefaction system. The liquefaction system will use gaseous hydrogen from an in-house electrolyzer and renewable electricity. Delivery is expected in the second quarter of 2022 and the plant is expected to be online by the end of 2022.
Click here for the full press release from Plug Power.
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Hexagon to Receive Hydrogen Distribution Modules After Signing Multi-Year Deal |
On March 16, FCHEA member Hexagon Purus and Hexagon Agility signed a multi-year $85 million agreement with clean energy solutions market leader Certarus Ltd. Under the agreement, Hexagon Purus has received an initial order of SMARTSTORE hydrogen distribution modules, totaling at $3.2 million. Deliveries for additional hydrogen distribution modules are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2021 and run through the fourth quarter.
Click here for the full press release from Hexagon.
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BayoTech to Start Mobile Hydrogen Generator Deployments in 2021 |
On February 22, FCHEA member BayoTech announced that it expects to deploy its first commercial fleet of compact, mobile hydrogen generators this year. BayoTech had previously signed 15 commercial agreements with customers in 2020. The hydrogen generators can operate on-site for customers or in hubs used for fueling or delivery services.
Click here for the full press release from BayoTech.
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Hyundai NEXO Received Highest Rating for Energy Efficiency and Emissions |
On March 1, the NEXO fuel cell vehicle, a second-generation fuel cell vehicle from FCHEA member Hyundai, received a five-star rating for energy efficiency and emissions from the independent organization Green NCAP. The rating is based on three metrics: clean air, energy efficiency, and greenhouse gases. |
The Hyundai NEXO received the maximum rating from Green NCAP. Source: Hyundai. |
Click here for the full press release from Hyundai.
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Black and Veatch Releases eBook Highlighting Hydrogen’s Role in Carbon Emissions Reduction |
On March 16, FCHEA member Black & Veatch released its new eBook, Hydrogen 2021: The Path to Net Zero Becomes Clearer, to highlight the role hydrogen plays in decarbonizing energy-intensive energies. Black & Veatch’s eBook looks into the need to enhance development of hydrogen infrastructure to reduce carbon emissions in the coming years. The eBook also looks into planning, policies, and investments needed to gather momentum around hydrogen as a zero-carbon fuel for numerous applications.
Click here for the full press, and click here to download the eBook from Black and Veatch.
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Plug Power and Universal Hydrogen Co. Expand Partnership |
March 2, Plug Power announced an expansion in its agreement with Universal Hydrogen Co. to complete construction of a subscale aircraft powertrain by the second quarter of 2021. The new partnership will additionally include a global offtake relationship that will make hydrogen fuel cost-competitive with jet fuel by 2025. Once a ground demonstration is successful, the companies also plan to retrofit a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain into a 40-60 passenger regional aircraft and have the first test flight in 2023.
Click here for the full press release from Plug Power.
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Toyota’s Mirai Fuel Cell Vehicle Debuts in Lancaster, California |
On February 22, Toyota's Mirai fuel cell vehicle (FCV) made its debut in Lancaster, California. The Mirai FCV is built on a rear-wheel drive GA-L platform of the larger Lexus LS sedan. With this larger size, increased hydrogen storage is achieved. Additionally, the fuel system has been redesigned to provide more power to the driving system. |
Toyota’s Mirai Fuel Cell Vehicle released in Lancaster, California. Source: The City of Lancaster
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Click here for the full press release from the City of Lancaster, California.
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Ionomr Hydrogen Technology Recognized by Shell and U.S. Department of Energy Program |
On March 10, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Shell’s GameChanger Accelerator Powered by NREL program recognized FCHEA member Ionomr Innovation’s Aemion+ anion exchange product for alkaline electrolysis for its potential to decarbonize future energy supplies. Ionomr’s product was selected for advancement in the Electrosynthesis for Fuels and Chemicals category. As part of the GameChanger program, Ionomr is now able to partner with Shell GameChanger, which gives them access to resources and facilities to improve their development and distribution initiatives.
Click here for the full press release from Ionomr.
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DOE Awards $2 Million to Research Hydrogen Produced by Co-Gasification |
On March 15, the United States Department of Energy (DOE) announced it has awarded $2 million to four research and development projects for clean hydrogen production technologies. The funding will be used to explore hydrogen production using co-gasification, a process that blends biomass waste, plastic, and coal feedstocks with oxygen and steam under high pressure. Co-gasification has the potential to produce cleaner hydrogen and can become a carbon-negative solution when coupled with carbon capture and storage technology.
Click here for the full press release from the Department of Energy.
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International Industry Headlines |
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Air Liquide Signs MoU with ArcelorMittal to Produce Low-Carbon Steel in France |
On March 17, FCHEA member Air Liquide announced its signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with global steel and mining company ArcelorMittal to produce low-carbon steel. The project will decrease carbon dioxide emissions in the Dunkirk industrial basin in northern France by using low-carbon hydrogen and carbon capture technologies. The project is estimated to reduce ArcelorMittal’s yearly steel-making carbon dioxide emissions by 2.85 million tons by 2030. |
Dunkirk Industrial Basin where hydrogen technology will decrease carbon dioxide emissions. Source: Air Liquide |
Click here for the full press release from Air Liquide.
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Hyundai Announces Fuel Cell System Facility in China |
On March 2, Hyundai Motor Group held a virtual groundbreaking ceremony for its fuel cell system facility in Guangzhou, China, its first fuel cell facility outside of Korea. The Guangzhou plant will start by producing 6500 fuel cell systems per year, with production expected to gradually increase each year. The facility, which includes a fuel cell system plant and an innovation center, will be located on a 207,000-square-meter site. The construction is expected to complete in the second half of 2022. |
Design for the fuel cell system facility in Guangzhou. Source: Hyundai Motor Group |
Click here for the full press release from Hyundai Motor Group.
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Hexagon Purus X-STORE Cylinders Sold to European Gas Distributors |
On March 17, Hexagon Purus announced it has received multiple orders from European gas distributors for its X-STORE 300 bar cylinder and its new X-STORE 381 bar cylinder. The cylinders will be delivered to Germany, Spain, and Switzerland. The delivered cylinders will be used for hydrogen transportation for industry and mobility purposes. The orders are valued at €1.9 million (~$2.2 million).
Click here for the full press release from Hexagon.
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PowerCell to Provide Fuel Cell Module for Marine Power Solutions |
On March 11, FCHEA member PowerCell announced an order for a 185 kilowatt (kW) marine fuel cell power module from Norwegian R&D company Protech AS. The fuel cell module will undergo testing at the Sustainable Energy Catapult Centre in Stord, Norway, for both propulsion and on-board power for marine applications.
Click here for the full press release from PowerCell.
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Air Liquide to Construct Liquid Hydrogen Plant with Itochu |
On February 25, Air Liquide announced it has partnered with Itochu, a Japanese trading house, to construct a liquid hydrogen plant in central Japan. The plant will produce liquid hydrogen from liquefied natural gas that will be used for power generation and fuel cell vehicles. It will be built as part of the strategy put forth by the Japanese Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, that hopes to have more than 3 million tons of hydrogen generated throughout Japan by 2030. The plant is expected to be completed in the mid-2020s.
Click here for the full press release from Air Liquide.
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Doosan Partners with KSOE to Incorporate Fuel Cells into Ships |
On March 18, Doosan Fuel Cell announced it will be partnering with Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. (KSOE) to create solid oxide fuel cells to be used in ships. This plan is in line with Doosan’s announcement last fall when it said it will be investing 72.4 billion won (~$64.4 million) to build a solid oxide fuel cell plant. KSOE owns three shipbuilders: Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co., and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. |
Doosan fuel cell that is to be developed for ships. Source: Doosan Fuel Cell |
Click here for the press release from Doosan.
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GenCell Signs Framework Agreement for Green Ammonia Production |
On February 23, GenCell announced its signing of a framework agreement with Japanese passive component company TDK Corporation. The agreement is geared to support GenCell in developing a new, low-cost method for generating green ammonia to replace the 235 metric tons of industrial ammonia currently produced each year.
Click here for the full press release from GenCell.
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PowerCell Sweden Receives Follow-Up Order for MS-100 Fuel Cell Systems |
On March 15, PowerCell Sweden AB received a follow-on order for MS-100 fuel cell systems from ZeroAvia, a hydrogen aviation start-up company. The order was worth 5.1 MSEK (~$599,000). The order is expected to be delivered by the third quarter of 2021.
Click here for the full press release from PowerCell.
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Plug Power and SK Group Focus on Building Hydrogen Economy in Asian Markets |
On February 25, Plug Power and SK Group, a South Korean business group, partnered to grow the hydrogen economy in Asian markets by completing a $1.6 billion capital investment. This agreement was initially announced in early January.
Click here for the full press release from Plug Power.
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Hexagon Signs Joint Ventures with CIMC Enric Holdings Limited for Fuel Cell Vehicle Solutions |
On March 2, Hexagon signed two joint venture agreements with CIMC Enric Holdings Limited, a supplier of cryogenic and compressed gas storage and transportation solutions, that focus on cylinders and systems for fuel cell vehicles. The first joint venture focuses on the system, while the second looks into hydrogen distribution across China and Southeast Asia. The newly signed joint ventures will expand CIMC Enric Holdings Limited’s production of system capacity of Type 3 cylinders while installing the means to produce Type 4 cylinders.
Click here for the full press release from Hexagon.
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International Government Program Updates |
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European Commission Proposes Clean Hydrogen Partnership to Help Achieve Green Deal Goals |
On February 23, The European Commission announced a proposal to invest €10 billion (~$12.2 billion) for ten new European Partnerships, including the Clean Hydrogen Partnership. Continuing the work of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking, the Clean Hydrogen Partnership will focus on developing and deploying hydrogen technologies to distribute and store clean hydrogen, as well as to decarbonize heavy industries and heavy-duty transport applications. The Clean Hydrogen Partnership will join with the Hydrogen Alliance to help achieve the European Union’s Green Deal goals.
Click here for the full press release from the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking.
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FT Hydrogen Summit: The Clean Fuel of the Future |
April 26, 2021
Hydrogen has enjoyed waves of popularity before but it has never achieved its full potential due to the costs and complexity associated with its development. But is that about to change? With governments now firmly supportive, the next decade could be for hydrogen what the 1990’s were for wind and solar. As a clean energy source, hydrogen can help decarbonize the world’s most polluting industries as well as fuelling our cars, heating our homes and unleashing the full potential of renewable energy. Yet the massive investment required to make hydrogen efficient and cost-competitive will not happen without regulation, subsidies and the support of politicians.
The inaugural FT Hydrogen Summit will feature top executives, policymakers and investors, addressing the opportunities and challenges in harnessing the full power of hydrogen - the most abundant element in the universe.
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H2Tech Solutions Conference 2021 |
May 18 - 19, 2021
Remote Access
H2Tech Solutions is a virtual technical conference that will bring together expert engineers, technologists and managers working to advance fuel, chemical and industrial applications for hydrogen. The rapid expansion of interest in hydrogen as an energy source and feedstock is uniting the conventional and renewable energy industries with green transportation and other sectors.
Topics to be covered at H2Tech Solutions include advances in technologies for hydrogen production, storage, liquefaction, and safety; fuel cell and transportation applications; power and utilities applications; midstream, chemical and industrial applications; hydrogen capital projects; expansion of hydrogen infrastructure, transport and distribution; blue/green hydrogen in the energy transition; hybrid technology solutions; decarbonization efforts; and many more.
Click here for more information. |
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2021 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Meeting |
June 7-11, 2021
Remote Access
Join the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Hydrogen Program for its virtual 2021 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Meeting (AMR) on June 7–11, 2021. This annual event showcases DOE's hydrogen portfolio and how it is working to address climate change effectively and equitably. Hydrogen and fuel cell projects funded by DOE will be presented, and projects and programs will be reviewed for their merit. Registration is required, but the 2021 AMR is open to the public and free to attend. In addition to the presentations and posters on DOE-funded work, this year's AMR will include a one-day interagency track featuring presentations on hydrogen and fuel cell activities conducted by other federal agencies, states, and regional organizations. View the detailed meeting agenda for a comprehensive schedule of events and presentations
Click here to register for the event. |
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June 8 - 11, 2021
Remote Access
The Sustainable Energy Council brings you the inaugural Hydrogen Americas Summit taking place virtually on 8-11 June 2021. Hydrogen is taking an increasingly prominent role in global energy discussions, and Governments, as well as companies worldwide, are announcing strategies to embrace the low-carbon fuel as a key enabler towards climate targets. The Summit convenes Government representatives, hydrogen and energy stakeholders, service providers and end users to identify opportunities, get insights into the latest policy developments and establish new partnerships that will be crucial to drive the Region’s industry forward. The time is now ripe for the economy to run on hydrogen. Join the Sustainable Energy Council at the 1st Hydrogen Americas Summit and ensure you’re part of the growing hydrogen revolution.
Click here for more information. |
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Advanced Clean Transportation Expo 2021 |
August 31 - September 1, 2021
Long Beach Convention Center | Long Beach, CA
ACT Expo, the advanced transportation technology and clean fleet event in North America, serves as a meeting place for transportation executives looking to gain insight and hands-on access to the fuels, technologies, and vehicles driving the future of transportation. ACT Expo features dozens of product debuts and major announcements from leading OEMs and suppliers, unparalleled networking opportunities with the most influential and progressive leaders in the industry, peer-to-peer learning for progressive fleet operators, and access to the most comprehensive assembly of advanced commercial vehicles anywhere.
Click here for more information. |
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[NEW] Clean Mobility Options Pilot Program
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The Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program (CMO) provides voucher-based funding for zero-emission carsharing, carpooling/vanpooling, bikesharing/scooter-sharing, innovative transit services, and ride-on-demand services in California’s historically underserved communities. The program has $20 million available in 2020.
CMO is funded by California Climate Investments (CCI), a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment—particularly in underserved communities. This program is administered by CALSTART and Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC) in partnership with GRID Alternatives and the Local Government Commission. The program aims to improve underserved communities’ access to clean mobility options that are safe, reliable, convenient, and affordable, by creating a streamlined application process for communities to apply for funding. The program also seeks to further mobility equity, improve local air quality, increase zero-emission vehicle adoption, reduce vehicle miles traveled, and advance workforce development in clean transportation.
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[NEW] EERE Announces Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks Included in New DOE Notice of Intent
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The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) intends to issue, on behalf of the Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) and the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO), a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) titled "SuperTruck 3."
Building a clean energy economy and addressing the climate crisis is a top priority of the Biden Administration. The Administration has laid out a bold plan to lead the world in building a clean energy economy, address climate change, and achieve net-zero emissions no later than 2050. The Department of Energy is committed to pushing the frontiers of science and engineering and catalyzing clean energy jobs through research, development, demonstration, and deployment. How freight moves is changing dramatically due to a number of factors including new technologies, business models, and consumer demands. Although Class 7-8 trucks are still the most significant consumer of fuel, medium duty Class 4-6 vehicles also offer significant opportunities for higher efficiency and electrification.
The Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) funds a broad portfolio of research, development, demonstration, and deployment projects to develop new affordable, efficient and clean transportation options to tackle the climate crisis and accelerate the development and widespread use of a variety of innovative transportation technologies. VTO-funded research has greatly reduced the cost of electric vehicle batteries and nearly every plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) on the road today uses VTO-developed battery technology. There are also efficiency opportunities beyond vehicle components and systems. Advances in connectivity and automation have the potential to dramatically improve transportation system-level energy efficiency, energy productivity, and affordability. VTO has developed robust modeling, simulation, and big data analytics capabilities, while research of advanced sensing and perception technologies, system controls, and other connected and automated technologies has advanced rapidly. HFTO is focused on enabling large scale hydrogen production, delivery, storage, and use across applications and sectors, including medium and heavy-duty transportation. Interest in hydrogen powered medium/heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles is growing rapidly due to the benefits of zero tailpipe emissions and low life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions, along with extended driving range, fast fueling times, high fuel efficiency, high power operation, and zero noise pollution. In partnership with industry, EERE’s VTO and HFTO have established aggressive targets to focus research on cost-reduction, efficiency, and performance.
Deadline: TBD
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EERE Launches New Portal for Applying to Funding Opportunities |
The U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is excited to introduce the EERE Program Information Center—EERE’s new portal for funding opportunities.
Organizations interested in working with EERE can use the EERE Program Information Center to identify and respond to open opportunities—including Funding Opportunity Announcements, Requests for Information, Notices of Intent, Notices of Technical Assistance, and Lab Calls. Watch the EERE YouTube video to learn more! (Note: you must use the Google Chrome web browser to access the EERE Program Information Center)
Click here for more information on the portal. |
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EERE Announces New FY21 Topics for Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer |
The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program is announcing the release of its FY 2021 SBIR/STTR Phase I topics. Covering the research and development priorities of all EERE’s Technology Offices, these 12 topics comprised of 49 subtopics solicit innovative research across all three EERE Technology Sectors: Transportation, Renewable Energy, and Energy Efficiency.
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[NEW] Renewable Hydrogen Processing Technologies Equipment
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The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) are soliciting information on renewable hydrogen processing technologies and equipment with an emphasis on electrolysis and fuel cell systems.
Response Deadline: March 31, 2021
Click here to access the questions. Send any responses or questions to Patrick Mills at PatrickMills@ctuir.org. |
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[NEW] The Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy OPEN 2021 Funding Opportunity
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The Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) plans to devote approximately one million dollars to fund transformational energy R&D projects across the entire spectrum of energy technology as part of the recently-announced OPEN 2021 Funding Opportunity. ARPA-E funds research and development of high-potential, high-impact energy technologies that are too early for private-sector investment. The agency focuses on technologies that can be meaningfully advanced in a defined period of time in order to catalyze the translation from scientific discovery to early-stage technology.
Concept Paper Deadline: April 6, 2021 at 9:30 AM EDT
Full Application Deadline: TBD
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[NEW] Hydrogen Infrastructure Partnership Program
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Modified to extend the submission deadline, this Program seeks to encourage the establishment of new and expanded hydrogen fueling stations by public and private entities. All hydrogen refueling station concepts submitted in accordance with this Program Opportunity Notice will be reviewed by the MSRC's Technical Advisory Committee, and result in one of the following: a request by the MSRC for the submittal of a full proposal, notification that a detailed Request for Proposals will be issued at a later date, or notification that a concept has been declined from further consideration.
Application Deadline: April 9, 2021
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[NEW] Low or No Emission Program (Low-No Program) - FY2021 Notice of Funding
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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of $180 million of Fiscal Year 2021 funds for the purchase or lease of low or no emission vehicles as well as related equipment or facilities and workforce development training. Synopses and full announcement are posted on Grants.gov site as opportunity FTA-2021-001-LowNo. The main purpose of the Low-No Program is to support the transition of the nation’s transit fleet to the lowest polluting and most energy efficient transit vehicles. The Low-No Program provides funding to state and local governmental authorities for the purchase or lease of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses, including acquisition, construction, and leasing of required supporting facilities. Additionally, recipients are permitted to use up to 0.5 percent of their requested grant award for workforce development activities eligible under federal public transportation law (49 U.S.C. 5314(b)) and an additional 0.5 percent for costs associated with training at the National Transit Institute.
Application Deadline: April 12, 2021 @ 11:59 PM EDT
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Apply for Funding Opportunity to Advance Technologies Integrating Hydrogen and Nuclear Power |
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO) and Nuclear Energy (NE) Office are joining forces to advance technologies that can efficiently integrate nuclear power and hydrogen. Up to $20 million in total funds will be available through DOE's U.S. Industry Opportunities for Advanced Nuclear Technology Development Funding Opportunity to demonstrate systems that produce hydrogen using nuclear energy or the heat from nuclear power plants. This opportunity is part of DOE's H2@Scale vision for clean and affordable hydrogen production, storage, transport, and use in multiple sectors and across applications. By helping decarbonize these key sectors, these projects will support the Biden administration's goal of a 100% clean energy economy with net-zero emissions no later than 2050.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2021
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RFI: Seeking Input on Medium and Heavy-Duty Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Funding Needs |
The West Coast Collaborative’s Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Corridor Coalition (WCC AFICC) seeks input on funding needs for plug-in electric, hydrogen, propane, compressed and/or liquefied natural gas fueling stations that are accessible to Class 5+ on-highway vehicles (>16,001 lbs), locomotives, marine vessels, and/or other heavy-duty nonroad equipment.
The WCC AFICC has developed a survey to collect information that will help evaluate funding needs for medium and heavy-duty (MHD) accessible alternative fuel stations along the West Coast. Feedback from this survey will also help to evaluate awareness of and satisfaction with the EPA Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant programs.
Submit survey responses regarding needed MHD accessible plug-in electric, hydrogen, propane, compressed and/or liquefied natural gas fueling stations in the WCC states and territories, including: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Tribal Lands, and the U.S. Pacific Island Territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. This survey seeks to build upon the findings presented in the CALSTART Medium and Heavy-Duty Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Strategic Development Plan (March 2020).
Deadline: March 31, 2021
Click here to take the survey, and click here for more information. |
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U.S. Department of Energy Announces $100 Million OPEN Funding Opportunity for Transformative Clean Energy Solutions |
In support of the Biden Administration’s climate innovation agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced up to $100 million in funding for transformative clean energy technology research and development via ARPA-E's OPEN 2021 funding opportunity. The first of billions of dollars of DOE R&D opportunities to be announced this year, this funding will help identify cutting-edge, disruptive clean energy technologies to address the climate crisis. DOE will also participate in the National Climate Task Force's Climate Innovation Working Group. The working group will coordinate federal government-wide efforts to foster affordable, game-changing technologies that can help America achieve the President’s goal of net-zero economy-wide emissions by 2050, and emphasize research to bolster and build domestic clean energy supply chains and strengthen American manufacturing. Potential applicants can visit ARPA-E’s newly launched OPEN 2021 website to access useful information and resources, including a teaming partner list for help forming new project teams and identifying potential collaborations, and webinars featuring Program Directors discussing technical areas they hope to pursue.
Concept Papers Deadline: April 6, 2021, 9:30 AM ET
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[NEW] 2021 Carl Moyer Program
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South Coast AQMD is pleased to announce the availability of funds for the 2021 Carl Moyer Program (including the SOON (Surplus Off-Road Opt-In for NOx) Provision). At least $36 million is available for eligible projects including:
- On-Road Heavy-Duty Vehicles, including transit fleet vehicles, drayage trucks, solid waste
- vehicles, public agency/utility vehicles and emergency vehicles (fire apparatus)
- Off-Road Equipment, including:
- Marine Engine Repower
- Shore Power (if project is not subject to CARB’s At-Berth Regulation)
- Construction Equipment
- Agricultural Mobile Equipment (loaders, tractors, water pulls, etc.)
- Locomotives
- Cargo Handling Equipment
- Infrastructure to fuel or power a zero or near zero emission, heavy-duty vehicle or equipment, including but not limited to: on-road heavy-duty vehicles, cargo handling equipment, and marine vessels (shore power).
Applications are currently being accepted under Carl Moyer Program Announcement #PA2021-05 and SOON Program Announcement #PA2021-04. Paper applications will no longer be accepted! Only applications submitted through the Carl Moyer Online Application System will be accepted for funding consideration.
Application Deadline: June 1, 2021
Click here to access the Carl Moyer Online Portal. |
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[NEW] Voluntary Airport Low Emissions (VALE) Program
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VALE improves airport air quality and provides air quality credits for future airport development. Created in 2004, VALE helps airport sponsors meet their state-related air quality responsibilities under the Clean Air Act. Through VALE, airport sponsors can use Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds and Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs) to finance low emission vehicles, refueling and recharging stations, gate electrification, and other airport air quality improvements. The VALE program is a Federal Aviation Association (FAA) program.
Application Deadline: November 1, 2021
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Maryland Clean Fuels Incentive Program |
The primary goal of the State Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) Clean Fuels Incentive Program (CFIP) is to reduce consumption of imported petroleum through the use of homegrown alternative fuels that will result in a cleaner and greener transportation sector within Maryland, improving the state's economy and environment in the process. With a program budget of $1.3M, there are 2 areas of interest (AOI) under the FY21 CFIP.
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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
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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.
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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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New York State Retail Energy Storage Incentives Program |
O*NET Description of Fuel Cell Engineers: Design, evaluate, modify, or construct fuel cell components or systems for transportation, stationary, or portable applications.
Experts who are selected and agree to participate will receive $40.00 in cash and a certificate of appreciation from the U.S. Department of Labor.
You are considered an Occupation Expert if you meet the following criteria:
- You have at least 5 years of experience with the occupation. This time can include supervising, teaching, or training, if you have at least one year working as a Fuel Cell Engineers during your career.
- You are currently active in the occupation (practicing, supervising, teaching and/or training) and based in the U.S.
If you meet these criteria and are interested in participating, please contact Jim Rose at RTI International, the O*NET data collection contractor ( jrose@onet.rti.org or 877-233-7348 ext. 121).
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Solicitation for Volkswagen Mitigation Zero Emission Transit, School, and Shuttle Bus Funding |
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is pleased to announce that the application period for the Volkswagen Mitigation Trust Zero Emission Transit, School, and Shuttle Bus program is open. This solicitation is open to eligible bus owners throughout California, and funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is administering $130 million statewide in two equal installments of $65 million each for replacing internal combustion engine buses with zero emission buses.
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