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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2 AT 10:00AM PACIFIC. The curtailment of renewable generation has increased significantly over the last few years in California, and is starting to affect the deployment of new renewable generation. Hydrogen can provide a lot of value, as an energy storage medium, transportation fuel, and to firm up the grid and increase resiliency, especially when produced from low-cost electricity.

This briefing will discuss the opportunity and existing challenges for hydrogen to play a stronger role in the expansion of renewables deployment.

• 10:00 am - Welcome and Introduction: Sara Fitzsimon Nelson, Policy Director, CHBC
• 10:05 am - Opening Remarks – Renewables Expansion and Curtailment in California – A Role for Hydrogen? Angelina Galiteva, Chair, Board of Governors, CAISO
• 10:15 am - Keynote: How the Gas and Electric Grid Benefit from Integration and Hydrogen Energy: Jamie Randolph, Gas Wholesale Marketing and Business Development, PG&E
• 10:30 am - Roundtable – The Opportunity to Combat Curtailment and Accelerate Renewables Deployment via Hydrogen: Moderator: Sara Fitzsimon Nelson, Policy Director, CHBC, Viraf Soroushian, Director, 8 Minute Solar, Steve Szymanski, Director of Business Development, Projects and Government, Nel Hydrogen, Tom Brill, Of Counsel, Greenberg Traurig, • Tanya Peacock, Director of Government Relations,  Bloom Energy ,Jamie Randolph, Gas Wholesale Marketing and Business Development, PG&E
• 11:30 am - Close-out

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 13 AT 11:00AM EASTERN. Join us for a discussion around the potential for hydrogen deployment in the U.S., including the technologies and infrastructure needed to support it.

Confirmed Panelists:
• Moderator: Neva Espinoza, Vice President, Energy Supply and Low-Carbon Resources, EPRI
• Jay Bartlett, Sr. Research Associate, Resources for the Future
• Traci Kraus, Director, Government Relations, Cummins Inc.
• Lisa Carter, Director, Innovation and Sustainability Technology, Dominion Energy
• Adria Wilson, Manager, US Policy and Advocacy, Breakthrough Energy

Invitations to register will follow soon.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18 AT 9:00AM- PACIFIC. The symposium will bring together researchers, educators, students, policymakers, and other stakeholders to engage in a collaborative discussion that addresses challenges in urban sustainability. Students and faculty will exhibit poster presentations on their research in the field of urban sustainability. Join CaFCP's Technical Program Manager; Nico Bouwkamp during this three -hour virtual symposium on urban sustainability. 

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TECHNICAL TOPICS

• Sustainable Water Resources and Droughts
• Sustainable Environment
• Renewable Energy and Electrification
• Wildfires and Wildland–Urban Interface
• Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure
• Urban Sustainability and Pandemics

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7 - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2021. An online technical conference focusing on the development, deployment and industrial integration of next generation electrolysers. The deployment of large-scale electrolysers is the key technological element for the decarbonisation of central industrial and transport sectors. The existing electrolyser technology is now ready for a massive scale-up: In July 2020, the EU Commission has announced an ambitious plan to reach 2 x 40 GW of electrolysers by 2030, targeting 1 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen and 6 GW of electrolyser capacity until 2024. To achieve this ambitious objectives, challenges have to be overcome by industrial users of electrolysers, system manufacturers and other stakeholders within the hydrogen economy. This online conference brings together electrolyser specialists, engineering experts, scientific researchers and other stakeholders to discuss the development, deployment and integration of the next generation of industrial electrolysers.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2021. As adoption of hydrogen in the global economy grows, staying current on the latest developments in safety policy and procedures is of critical importance to safety professionals. Join us for our Asia Pacific Conference, a three-day virtual event where you’ll hear from seasoned professionals including Inwoo Lee with Korea Gas Safety Corporation, Fiona Simon from the Australian Hydrogen Council, and Peta Ashworth OAM from the University of Queensland about the future of hydrogen safety in the APAC region. 

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7 AT 11:00AM EASTERN. This free, live webinar, to be held on Tuesday, December 7 from 11:00AM - 12:30PM ET, will provide an overview and guidance on ventilation to prevent and dilute the formation of flammable hydrogen-air mixtures. Information will include a review of relevant standards, guidelines, and approaches to achieving effective dilution for potential design-basis hydrogen release scenarios. Existing applications and previous incidents will be discussed. You will be able to download and print a certificate for PDH credits after you have attended the webinar.

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Speakers

• Robert Zalosh - Dr. Robert Zalosh is currently a consultant on industrial fire and explosion protection and also a Professor Emeritus of Fire Protection Engineering (FPE) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester, Massachusetts. His research activities at FMRC and WPI involved explosion and special fire hazards, of flammable gases and liquids and combustible powders. Currently, he advises clients on hazards and appropriate protection for flammable gases and combustible dusts. He also does fire and explosion incident investigations and serves as an expert witness in ensuing litigation.
• Will Lowry - Will Lowry works in the BakerRisk San Antonio office in the Blast Effects Section. His work is focused on analytical explosion analyses using approaches ranging from simplified (e.g., blast curve methods, NFPA 68, etc.) to detailed (i.e., Computational Fluid Dynamics). In addition, his work over the last 11 years has included over 40 accident investigations, high-pressure hazards testing, and experimental combustion research involving a wide range of hydrocarbons, hydrogen, and fuel-air-inert systems.
• Dr. J. Kelly Thomas - Dr. Kelly Thomas is a Vice President at BakerRisk and leads the Blast Effects Section. His work at BakerRisk over the last 22 years deals with the characterization and modelling of flammability & explosion related phenomena with a focus on the prediction and testing of blast loads from accidental explosions. Dr. Thomas has also participated in the investigation of numerous accidental industrial explosions while at BakerRisk. Prior to BakerRisk, he worked for 10 years at the Savannah River National Lab, with a focus on flammability & explosion related phenomena. Dr. Thomas serves as a principal on the NFPA Explosion Protection Systems technical committee.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9 AT 11:30AM EASTERN. The mission of the conference is to discuss the federal government’s plan to transition to a zero-emission bus fleet, the way forward for transit agencies and provincial/local governments, the strategy to transition to a clean fleet, relevant experiences, recent developments, best practices, issues with large-scale deployment, and the lessons learned. It will also provide information on procuring, financing, operating, and maintaining clean buses and infrastructure. The conference will also highlight opportunities and technological innovations.

The key confirmed speakers include:
• Luc Lamontagne, Director  General, Information Technologies and Innovation, Société de transport  de Montréal (STM)
• Bem Case, Head of Vehicle Programs, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
• Carrie Hotton-MacDonald, Branch Manager, Edmonton Transit Service (ETS)
• Vincent Rodo, Director-Transit Operations & Maintenance, City of Brampton
• Alexandra Gallo, Project Manager- Infrastructures, Société de transport de Laval (STL)
• Scott Gillner, Senior Policy Advisor, City of Brampton
• James McDonald, Director, Saskatoon Transit
• Greg Panuccio, Director, Business Development, Linde Canada Inc.
• Moneeb Durrani, Sales Manager - EV Charging, eBus & Transit, ABB
• Matthew Blieske, CEO, LIFTE H2
• Paul Netzband, Partner, EquiCharge Solutions
• Jost Geweke, Business Development Manager, PSI Transcom GmbH
• Nicole Geneau, Senior Vice President of Development, AlphaStruxure

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 AT 3:00PM EASTERN. Join CaFCP's Executive Director; Bill Elrick during The Energy Security and Climate Change Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) who is pleased to gather a panel of leading private sector voices to highlight efforts to realize a hydrogen economy.

An emerging solution to the global climate crisis, hydrogen is a versatile energy carrier that can be used in various sectors, including passenger vehicles and electricity generation. Meanwhile, a hydrogen economy requires coordination among many actors to set up the process for producing the hydrogen, transporting it, and having the equipment to use it. This event will illuminate efforts and experiences in advancing hydrogen use in the transportation, power generation, and industrial sectors. This is the first of two events that aim to appreciate various business models as building blocks for a hydrogen economy.

This event is made possible with the support of JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2021The Green Hydrogen Coalition is proud to present its 3rd Annual convening, bringing together policymakers, hydrogen offtakers, industry leaders, utilities, investors, developers, and NGOs to accelerate progress for green hydrogen market and infrastructure development in the Western United States and beyond. 

This history-making two-day online event will include inspiring keynotes, roundtable discussions, informative presentations, and more.

Early Bird pricing is live for a limited time only - secure your TICKET TODAY!

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 AT 7:00AM PACIFIC. Please join The Plumbing Foundation City of New York, Inc. on November 9th from 10am-12pm for a discussion on the role of hydrogen in the implementation of climate protection policies to meet our local carbon emission goals. In addition we will discuss systemic resiliency and why total electrification for heating and cooking is not viable or cost efficient in NYC.

Our expert panel, moderated by Neil Skidell of Par Plumbing, includes:

• New York State Senator Kevin Parker, ( D, WF ) 21ST SENATE DISTRICT, Chairman of Committee on Energy and Telecommunications
• Gavin Donohue, President and Chief Executive Office of Independent Power Producers of NY, Inc. (IPPNY) & Appointee of NYS Climate Action Council
• Jennifer Kearney, Executive Partner of Gotham360
• Devinder Mahajan, Professor and Graduate Program Director (CME) at Advanced Energy Center, Stony Brook University
• Paul Schwartz , Co-Founder & Director, ThermoLift

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