FCHEA Welcomes Two New Members! | Tier 1 - Fortescue Future Industries | |
Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) is a global green energy company committed to producing green hydrogen, containing zero carbon, from 100 percent renewable sources. FFI is developing technology solutions for hard-to-decarbonize industries, while building a global portfolio of renewable energy, green hydrogen and green ammonia projects.
Click here to learn more about Fortescue Future Industries.
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Hinicio is a strategy consulting firm specializing in clean energy and transport. With more than fifteen years of experience in hydrogen, they are recognized as a leading player in the hydrogen field in Europe and the Americas.
Click here to learn more about Hinicio.
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Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Industry Headlines | |
Bloom Energy Opens High Volume Electrolyzer Production Line in Delaware | |
On November 1, FCHEA member Bloom Energy announced the inauguration of its high volume electrolyzer production line in Newark, Delaware, at a ceremony attended by Senator Tom Carper. The new production capacity increases the company's total to 2 gigawatts (GW) of electrolyzers across its campuses.
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Senator Tom Carper cuts the ribbon on the new production line. (Source: Bloom Energy)
Click here for the full press release from Bloom Energy.
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General Motors and Nel Partner to Accelerate PEM Electrolyzer Industrialization | |
On November 16, FCHEA members General Motors and Nel announced a joint development agreement to accelerate the industrialization of Nel's proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers. The companies will aim to scale and commercialize production, including through automation.
Click here for the full press release from Nel ASA.
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Nikola Announces Hydrogen Production Capacity Partnership in Pennsylvania | |
On October 31, FCHEA member Nikola Motor announced it would partner with KeyState Natural Gas Synthesis, a Pennsylvania hydrogen production facility under development, to create a hydrogen production value chain to supply Nikola's fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) in the state. The partners will supply up to 100 metric tons of hydrogen daily, enough for 2,500 FCEVs, when operational in 2026.
Click here for the full press release from Nikola.
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Southern Company Joins Southeast Hydrogen Hub Coalition | |
On November 1, FCHEA member Southern Company announced the establishment of the Southeast Hydrogen Hub Coalition, along with fellow utility companies Dominion Energy, Duke Energy, Louisville Gas & Electric Company, Kentucky Utilities Company, and the Tennessee Valley Authority. Along with the utilities, the partnership will include a variety of industries and end users in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennesee.
Click here for the full press release from the Southeast Hydrogen Hub Coalition.
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Plug Power Reveals Concept Design for Gigawatt-scale Hydrogen Production Facility | |
On November 22, FCHEA member Plug Power announced the unveiling of a concept design of a 1 gigawatt hydrogen production facility, in partnership with engineering firm McDermott. This design will serve as a reference for future production facilities.
Click here for the full unveiling video from Plug Power.
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Nuvera Powers Container Handler at Port of Los Angeles | |
On November 8, FCHEA member Nuvera announced it had provided two heavy-duty fuel cell engines for a pilot program operating a container handler at the Port of Los Angeles. The full handler was designed by Nuvera parent company Hyster and will operate at Fenix Marine Services' terminal.
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The Hyster container handler, powered by Nuvera fuel cells. (Source: Nuvera)
Click here for the full press release from Nuvera.
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Intelligent Energy Will Provide Fuel Cells for Shell Pipeline Inspection | |
On October 19, FCHEA member Intelligent Energy announced its IE-SOAR fuel cells had been selected by Shell to provide aerial pipeline inspection for the Northeast region of the United States. The fuel cells were tested in comparison with internal combustion hybrid power sources.
Click here for the full press release from Intelligent Energy.
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Hexagon Agility Receives Order for Mobile Gas Transportation Equipment | |
On November 9, FCHEA member Hexagon Agility announced it had received an order for mobile gas transportation equipment from Xpress Natural Gas, an American compressed gas supplier. The order is valued at $14.8 million and will be utilized to transport compressed and renewable natural gas.
Click here for the full press release from Hexagon.
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Plug Power Reaches 1 Billion Hours of Fuel Cell Runtime in Material Handling Equipment | |
On November 9, Plug Power announced that its material handling equipment had reached 1 billion combined hours of runtime across its customer base.
Click here for the full post from Plug Power and watch the video below.
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Department of Energy Supports Four Nuclear-Powered Hydrogen Production Demonstrations | |
On November 9, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced four demonstration projects that will deploy electrolysis technology to nuclear generating facilities around the country, gathering data that will be used to design further projects. The supported projects include:
- Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant (Red Wing, MN) - Bloom Energy and Xcel Energy are partnering on high-temperature electrolysis at this facility.
- Nine Mile Point Nuclear Power Station (Oswego, NY) - Constellation Energy will produce hydrogen at low temperatures to help cool the plant.
- Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station (Oak Harbor, OH) - Energy Harbor will work to prove technical feasibility and provide hydrogne for local manufacturing and a potential local bus fleet.
- Palo Verde Generating Station (Tonopah, AZ) - Arizona Public Service and PNW Hydrogen will produce hydrogen for load balancing during times of high demand.
Click here for the full details from DOE.
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NASA Announces Liquid Hydrogen Supply Partnership with Air Products | |
On November 15, NASA announced it had signed an agreement with Air Products for the supply of liquid hydrogen to multiple facilities. FCHEA member Air Products will supply up to 13.1 million pounds of liquid hydrogen to the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, and the Stennis Space Center in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, over the course of two years.
Click here for the full press release from NASA.
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DOE HFTO Announces $1.5 Million for 5 Hydrogen Workforce Training Programs | |
On November 10, the Department of Energy's Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO) announced $1.5 million in funding for five programs to advance hydrogen technologies and growing the next-generation hydrogen workforce. The five programs are located at the University of Texas at El Paso, the University of California, Riverside, and California State University, Los Angeles.
Click here for the full announcement from HFTO.
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Department of Energy Announces H2 Twin Cities 2022 Winners | |
On November 16, DOE announced the selection of two partnerships through the H2 Twin Cities program, collaborating with the governments of Japan and the United Kingdom. The first partnership will include Lancaster, California, Namie Town, Japan, and Hawai'i County, Hawai'i, which will collectively accelerate progress in hydrogen and fuel cell deployment. The second partnership will pair Aberdeen, United Kingdom, and Kobe, Japan.
Click here for the full press release from DOE.
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Updates
Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs Program
Funding Opportunity Announcement released. $7 billion available.
National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap
Draft version released for public comment. Comments are due by December 1, 2022.
Clean Hydrogen Production Standard
Draft version released.
Advanced Manufacturing Office Funding for Decarbonizing the Industrial Sector
Notice of Intent released. $500 million available. Funding Announcement expected 3rd Quarter 2022.
Clean Energy Demonstration Program on Former Mine Lands Program
Request for Information released. $500 million available. Funding Announcement expected 2023.
Carbon Capture Demonstration Projects Program
Notice of Intent released. $2.5 billion available. Funding Announcement expected in 2022.
Long Duration Energy Storage Program
Listening Sessions scheduled. $505 million available. Funding Announcement expected 3rd Quarter 2022.
Enhancing Energy Systems in Rural and Remote Communites
Request for Information released. $1 billion available. Funding Announcement expected 2023.
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Air Products Receives $350 Million from Canadian Government for Hydrogen Production Facility | |
On November 8, Air Products announced it had received $475 million CAD (~$350 million) in funding from the Canadian government for its previously announced hydrogen production project in Alberta, Canada. The facility, currently under construction outside Edmonton, received funding in this announcement from both the federal Canadian government and the Government of Alberta.
Click here for the full press release from Air Products.
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Fortescue Announces Green Hydrogen Agreement with Government of Kazakhstan | |
On November 8, FCHEA member Fortescue Future Industries announced the signing of a agreement between the company and the government of Kazakhstan to develop hydrogen production facilities in several regions of the country. The partners are targeting the operation of projects within 5-7 years.
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Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Alikhan Smailov, and CEO of Fortescue, Andrew Forrest. (Source: Fortescue)
Click here for the full press release from the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan.
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Air Products Announces Hydrogen Import Terminal in Hamburg, Germany | |
On November 17, Air Products announced a plan to build a large-scale import terminal at the Port of Hamburg, Germany, in partnership with German developer Mabanaft. The partners will ship ammonia to the facility before converting it to hydrogen at facilities in the port for distribution across Germany and Europe.
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Air Products CEO Seifi Ghasemi and German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck. (Source: Air Products)
Click here for the full press release from Air Products.
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Hyundai’s Swiss Fleet of XCIENT Fuel Cell Trucks Accumulate More than 5 Million Kilometers | |
On October 28, FCHEA member Hyundai Motor Company announced that in two years its fleet of 47 XCIENT fuel cell heavy-duty trucks in Switzerland has accumulated more than 5 million kilometers. The trucks are operated by 23 Swiss companies for logistics, distribution and supermarket fulfillment.
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Fleet of XCIENT fuel cell trucks. (Source: Hyundai)
Click here for the full press release from Hyundai.
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ZeroAvia Partners with Scottish Airport Operator on Hydrogen Infrastructure | |
On November 2, FCHEA member ZeroAvia announced an agreement with Scottish airport operator AGS Airports to explore development of hydrogen fuel infrastructure and regulatory requirements to support zero-emissions flights in Scotland. The partners will look to establish flight routes involving the Aberdeen and Glasgow airports with flight demonstrations beginning when the aircraft is certified.
Click here for the full press release from ZeroAvia.
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Bloom Energy Partners to Expand Fuel Cell Footprint in Italy | |
On November 10, Bloom Energy announced a partnership with Italian engineering and construction company Cefla to deploy multiple megawatts of Bloom's solid oxide fuel cells in the next three years.
Click here for the full press release from Bloom Energy.
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Air Liquide Partners with TotalEnergies to Produce Hydrogen from Biogas | |
On November 22, FCHEA member Air Liquide announced a partnership with TotalEnergies, which will include the installation of a new hydrogen production facility at Total's Grandpuits site in France, primarily for use in the production of sustainable aviation fuel. Air Liquide will invest €130 million (~$135 million) in the plant, which will have an annual capacity of 20,000 tonnes, with some of the input feedstock using biogas offput from the site and carbon capture to reduce emissions.
Click here for the full press release from Air Liquide.
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Ballard Receives European Order for 25 Fuel Cell Bus Engines | |
On November 17, FCHEA member Ballard Power Systems announced it had received an order for 25 hydrogen fuel cell engines for buses from European manufacturer Solaris. The fuel cells will be utilized for 12 buses to be deployed in Poland in 2023.
Click here for the full press release from Ballard Power Systems.
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Cummins Signs MoU with Tata Motors to Develop Fuel Cell Transportation in India | |
On November 14, FCHEA member Cummins announced it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indian vehicle manufacturer Tata Motors. The companies will partner to design and develop commercial vehicle solutions for the Indian market, including fuel cell electric vehicles and hydrogen-powered internal combustion.
Click here for the full press release from Cummins.
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Fortescue Future Industries Invests in Green Hydrogen Start Up | |
On November 1, Fortescue Future Industries announced it would be investing in a funding round for Dutch green hydrogen startup Zhero, which is targeting global development of 5 GW of innovative projects by 2026. Zhero's first project is developing and deploying a hydrogen import and distribution hub in Germany.
Click here for the full press release from Fortescue.
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Ballard Commissions Portuguese Green Hydrogen Plant | |
On November 8, Ballard Power Systems announced the interconnection of its H2Evora hydrogen production facility with the Portuguese electric grid, in combination with its Portuguese partner, Fusion Fuel. The facility can produce 15 tons of hydrogen per year and provide electricity back to the grid in periods of peak demand, serving as a demonstration project for off-grid power storage.
Click here for the full press release from Ballard Power Systems.
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Hexagon Purus Selected to Supply Hydrogen Fuel Systems for CaetanoBus | |
On October 31, Hexagon Purus announced it had been selected as the preferred supplier of hydrogen fuel systems for serial production of transit buses by Portuguese manufacturer CaetanoBus. The partnership expands the companies prior activities and is valued around €35 million (~$35 million).
Click here for the full press release from Hexagon Purus.
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Nel Receives 40 MW Electrolyzer Order | |
On November 14, Nel announced it had received an order for a 40 megawatt (MW) electrolyzer from a European energy company. The contract is worth 120 million Norwegian kroner (~$12 million) and will be delivered by the end of 2023.
Click here for the full press release from NASA.
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HyAxiom Signs Agreement to Distribute Fuel Cells in China | |
On November 21, FCHEA member HyAxiom announced the signing of a master agreement with Doosan Fuel Cell and Chinese developer ZKRG Smart Energy Technology to distribute HyAxiom's fuel cells in China. HyAxiom will supply 105 megawatt-equivalent fuel cells, with a joint venture between the companies set up to build a manufacturing facility in the Guangdong province in China.
Click here for the full press release from HyAxiom.
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Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Seminar Call for Abstracts and Registration Now Open! | |
February 7-9, 2023
Long Beach, California
The Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Seminar, the most established and comprehensive fuel cell and hydrogen energy conference in the U.S., is headed back to Long Beach, California, February 7-9, 2023!
The Seminar combines high-level plenary and keynote talks, technical poster and breakout sessions, a bustling Exhibit Hall, networking receptions, a half-day U.S. Department of Energy workshop, and much more.
Registration for Exhibitors and Attendees is open now, register today!
Click here for more information on the event.
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Additional Links
Net-Zero Needs a Clean Hydrogen Catalyst: The Case for Nuclear Hydrogen
OurEnergyPolicy (Pillsbury op-ed) | 18 October 2022
Germany Hails 1st Delivery of Green Hydrogen from UAE
Washington Post | 21 October 2022
Japan Tests First Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Ship
La Prensa | 21 October 2022
Belgium Plans to Become a Green Hydrogen Hub for Europe
Cruise Industry News | 22 October 2022
Maersk, SCZONE, Siemens Energy Weigh On Green Hydrogen Designs
Port Technology | 23 October 2022
Hydrogen Projects are Picking Up Steam in Houston as Climate Bill Spurs Renewables
Houston Chronicle | 25 October 2022
Port of Amsterdam, Partners Push Ahead with Plans for Large-Scale Hydrogen Import Facilities
Offshore Energy | 26 October 2022
World's First Hydrogen-Powered Tugboat Arrives in Belgium
Offshore Energy | 28 October 2022
Hydrogen Could Be Critical Fuel for Trucks, Ferries, and Freighters in Michigan
Michigan Live | 28 October 2022
IEA Estimates 30-Fold Jump in Hydrogen Demand by 2030
Australian Financial Review | 30 October 2022
BMW Says it will have a Hydrogen Car Available by 2030
Global Fleet | 31 October 2022
The UK Looks to Repurpose Natural Gas Infrastructure for Hydrogen
Oil Price | 2 November 2022
What do Prospective Hydrogen-Hub End Users Want?
Resources for Our Future | 3 November 2022
Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen Announce Bid for Hydrogen Hub Funding
Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen (press release) | 3 November 2022
Absolut Vodka and Ardagh Group Co-Invest in Hydrogen-fired Glass Furnace
Absolut (press release) | 3 November 2022
Hydrogen Accelerates Energy Transition in Developing Countries
World Bank | 4 November 2022
Hydrogen part of the solution to national concerns over keeping Britain warm, says NHWA
Renewable Energy Magazine | 4 November 2022
Long Awaited, Hydrogen's Moment May be Here
Automotive News | 6 November 2022
The Hydrogen Economy Will Soon Be Ready for Take Off, Including Planes and Power Plants
Forbes | 6 November 2022
Alaska State Company Proposes Hydrogen Hub, Eyeing Federal Funds
Reuters | 7 November 2022
Toyota, Cummins Eye Hydrogen-Combustion Engines
Automotive News | 7 November 2022
'Landmark' Waste-to-Hydrogen Deal Signed During COP27
Gasworld | 7 November 2022
New Law Provides Hydrogen's Biggest Boost Yet
Yale Climate Connections | 7 November 2022
Egypt and Germany Strengthen LNG and Green Hydrogen Links
Gasworld | 7 November 2022
Climate Tech to Save the Planet: Hype and Hydrogen
Financial Times (podcast) | 8 November 2022
Federal, Alberta Governments Pour $461 Million into Edmonton Hydrogen Plant
CBC | 8 November 2022
Hydrogen Finally Getting Its Day
Ward's Auto | 11 November 2022
Texas has a Chance to Become Hydrogen Energy Hub
Caller Times (opinion) | 11 November 2022
Green Hydrogen Decisions Must Be Made Now, Fortescue Future Says
Bloomberg | 13 November 2022
Hydrogen Hype is Rising Again - Will This Time be Different?
The Economist | 14 November 2022
U.S., Ukraine collaborating on pilot using Small Nuclear to generate Carbon-Free H2 and Ammonia
Energy Tech | 14 November 2022
Trucking World Endorses Toyota's Hydrogen-Powered Fuel Cells as a Step Toward a Cleaner Planet
Toyota Newsroom | 15 November 2022
Driving Down the Cost of Clean Hydrogen Production
BayoTech (blog) | 17 November 2022
Is Green Hydrogen the Fuel of the Future? This CEO is Betting on It.
Forbes | 17 November 2022
The Cold Heart that Powers our ZEROe Aircraft
Airbus (blog post) | 21 November 2022
Green Hydrogen Pioneer Lhyfe in Landmark Offshore Hydrogen Deal
Gasworld | 21 November 2022
First Hydrogen-Powered Transit Bus in Los Angeles County Hits Streets in December
San Gabriel Valley Tribune | 22 November 2022
House Sustainable Energy & Environment Coalition: Permitting Reform for the Clean Energy Future
House Sustainable Energy & Environment Coalition (Policy Brief) | 22 November 2022
The New Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit, Explained
Bloomberg Tax | 23 November 2022
Ballard Fuel Cells Successfully Installed on World's First H2 Ferry
Hydrogen Fuel News | 23 November 2022
US Law Will Crush Australia's Hydrogen Superpower Dreams
Australian Financial Review | 23 November 2022
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Requests for Papers, Proposals, & Information | |
RFI - DOE Seeks Input on How Defense Production Act Could Support National Security by Strengthening Grid Reliability | |
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking input to determine how DOE could best leverage the Defense Production Act (DPA) authority invoked by President Biden to accelerate domestic production of key technologies, strengthen U.S. power grid reliability, and deploy clean energy.
Comments are due by November 30, 2022.
Click here for the full request for information.
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DOE RFI: Enhancing Energy Systems in Rural and Remote Communities | |
The Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public input on a new $1 billion program to improve energy generation in rural or remote communities across the country. Funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) program will strengthen the resilience, reliability, and availability of energy systems, helping communities unlock the public health and cost-saving benefits cleaner, more efficient energy provides. The new program reflects the Biden-Harris Administration’s continued commitment to ensuring no communities are left behind in the historic transition to a clean energy future.
Comments on the RFI are due December 5, 2022.
Click here for the full Request for Information.
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Microgrid and Resiliency Hub Development and Construction Application Opportunity Open | |
The Maryland Energy Administration is now accepting applications for the Fiscal Year 2023 Resilient Maryland Program. This comprehensive program provides preconstruction analysis and capital installation funds for the development and construction of microgrids, resilient facility power systems (RFPSs), and resiliency hubs. It enables reliable, sustainable, and affordable energy to Maryland communities, critical infrastructure, businesses, higher learning campuses, agriculture, and many other industries vulnerable to power outages; $2.7 million of funding is available.
Applications are due January 26, 2023.
Click here for the full details.
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CEC FOA - Light-Duty Vehicle and Multi-Use Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure | |
The California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) Clean Transportation Program announces the availability of up to $27 million in grant funds for projects that will provide publicly available hydrogen refueling stations to enable continued growth of the California fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) market.
CEC will be holding a pre-application workshop on November 9, 2022.
Submissions are due by February 3, 2023.
Click here for the full solicitation.
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NOI: Hydrogen Blending and Lower Oxides of Nitrogen Emissions in Gas-Fired Generation | |
The California Energy Commission (CEC) provided notice of an upcoming solicitation on Hydrogen Blending and Lower Oxides of Nitrogen Emissions in Gas-Fired Generation. The purpose of this solicitation is to fund technology development and demonstration of emissions mitigating technologies and gas-fired power generation technologies that can run efficiently on high blends of hydrogen in the fuel stream while mitigating greenhouse gas and oxides of nitrogen emissions. This topic supports the approved 2021-2022 Gas Research & Development Budget Plan and the proposed 2022-2023 Gas Research & Development Budget Plan. The total funding amount is contingent upon approval of the 2022-2023 Gas Research & Development Budget Plan. The CEC reserves the right to modify the award documents (including the terms and conditions) prior to executing any agreement.
The solicitation is anticipated to release between October 2022 and January 2023.
Click here for more information on this funding opportunity.
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Request for Expression of Interest: Western Inter-States Hydrogen Hub | |
The Western Inter-States Hydrogen Hub initiative, made up of representatives from New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming, are seeking information from those interested in participating in the clean hydrogen economy (producers, users, storage providers, and transporters) to inform early analysis and evaluate ideas for potential inclusion in funding opportunities submitted through the Department of Energy's Hydrogen Hub program.
Click here for the expression of interest form.
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Massachusetts Market Survey | |
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources are collecting information from parties that have an interest in developing clean hydrogen projects (involving hydrogen generation, consumption and/or related services) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts which could contribute to a compelling and competitive application to the Department of Energy's anticipated hydrogen hub funding opportunity and to the hydrogen economy in the Northeast.
Click here for the survey form.
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Statewide Funding for California Zero-Emission Class 8 Freight and Port Drayage Trucks | |
Funding is now available from the California Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust for the Zero-Emission Class 8 Freight and Port Drayage Trucks category. This program will provide incentive funds on a first-come, first-served basis to truck owners operating in the state of California to replace Class 8 freight trucks, including drayage trucks, waste haulers, dump trucks, and concrete mixers, with zero-emission technologies approved by the California Air Resources Board and available for commercial use.
Click here for more information on the program.
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Notice of Intent to Provide Funding for Clean Hydrogen and Grid Resilience | |
The Department of Energy issued a notice of intent for a potential funding opportunity to accelerate the research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) of clean-hydrogen technologies and grid resilience. The potential funding will advance the Biden Administration’s goals of achieving carbon-free electricity by 2035 and net-zero carbon emissions across the entire economy by 2050.
Click here for the full notice of intent.
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Incentives for Off-Road Zero-Emission Equipment | |
The California Air Resources Board announced $125 million in funding incentives for zero-emission off-road equipment. This streamlined voucher incentive project helps offset the higher cost of zero-emission technology with a point-of-sale discount. There is no scrappage requirement, and additional funding is available for charging and fueling infrastructure and for equipment deployed in disadvantaged communities.
Click here for more information on the program.
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DOE NOI: Carbon Capture Demonstration Projects Program | |
The $2.54 billion Carbon Capture Demonstration Projects Program will focus on integrated carbon capture, transport, and storage technologies that can be readily replicated and deployed at fossil energy power plants and major industrial sources of CO2, such as cement, pulp and paper, iron and steel, and certain types of chemical production facilities.
Click here for the full Notice of Intent.
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Transmission Facilitation Program Request for Information | |
The Department of Energy (DOE) has requested feedback on the proposed implementation approach for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law supported Transmission Facilitation Program (TFP), a $2.5 Billion revolving fund that will help build out new interregional transmission lines across the country. On May 26 from 1-2 PM ET, DOE will host a webinar reviewing the recently released Notice of Intent and Request for Information, seeking feedback on the proposed implementation approach, specifically for applicants seeking capacity contracts.
Click here for program information, and click here for the informational webinar.
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HVIP Relaunches, Vouchers Available for Hydrogen Powered Vehicles | |
California's Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) re-opened to voucher requests on March 30, 2022. HVIP remains open for all voucher requests, including standard HVIP funds, and the set-asides for transit and school buses. In total, nearly $430 million was made available for voucher requests.
The 24-hour initial submission period has now passed, and all requests will be funded based on timestamp without the need for a randomization process. Subsequent requests are first-come, first-served except for the Public School Bus Set-Aside for Small and Medium Air Districts.
Click here for full information on the program.
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Small Trucking Fleet Zero Emission Truck Pilot Program | |
Beginning August 31, privately-owned or non-profit trucking fleets with 20 or fewer trucks and an annual revenue of less than $15 million can access flexible financing options for zero-emission trucks through the HVIP Innovative Small e-Fleet Pilot (ISEF). This funding allows small fleets to access flexible financing, lease, rental, and truck-as-a-service options with enhanced incentives and fueling support.
Click here for full information on the program.
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Qatar Utility Kahramaa Announces $1 Million Prize for Energy Storage Technology | |
Kahramaa, a primary energy and utility supplier in Qatar, and the QRDI council, the primary investment body for the Qatar Government, have announced a $1 million funding opportunity for interested companies.
The primary objective of the current challenge is to identify, validate and integrate technologies or equipment that can store up to 10 MW with potential development of 250 MW. The potential approaches could be different battery systems, super conducting magnetic energy storage, hydrogen-based storage, fuel cells or other grid forming technologies.
The minimum TRL -3 will require the lead proposal submitter to be from a company commercializing the technology. University groups are allowed to be attached as partner but it must be focused towards commercial development and not academic research.
Click here for more information on the program.
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Clean Mobility Options Pilot Program |
The Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program (CMO) provides voucher-based funding for zero-emission carsharing, carpooling/vanpooling, bike-sharing/scooter-sharing, innovative transit services, and ride-on-demand services in California’s historically underserved communities. The program has $20 million available in 2020.
Click here for more information.
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Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) |
CORE is designed to accelerate deployment of cleaner off-road technologies by providing a streamlined way for fleets ready to purchase specific zero-emission equipment to receive funding to offset the higher cost of such technologies. This project is analogous to the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP), but will specifically target zero-emission off-road freight equipment that is currently in the early stages of commercial deployment.
Click here for more information.
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