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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4 AT 11:00AM PACIFIC. Please join us for a virtual workshop – co-hosted by Energy Vision and New Jersey Clean Cities Coalition – to learn about the role of renewable gases (RNG + H2) in meeting the Garden State's climate, clean air and economic goals.

At this event, participants will learn about:

• The Role of renewable gases in NJ's Energy Master Plan
• Renewable Natural Gas & Hydrogen: An Overview
• NJ Resource Potential & Anticipated Impacts
• The Health and Climate Case for Moving Off of Diesel
• The Important Role of Policy & Regulation
• Case Studies

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4 AT 10:00AM PACIFIC. SoCalGas® and the University of California, Irvine (UCI) invite you to a seminar to learn about a new $5.7 million effort with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop novel, renewable and more efficient manufacturing processes for producing green steel. The collaboration with Italy's Politecnico di Milano and Laboratorio Energia Ambiente Piacenza (LEAP), U.S. companies FuelCell Energy, Hatch and SoCalGas® will integrate solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOEC) with direct reduced iron (DRI) technology to completely decarbonize steel production.  Steel production is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, contributing 6.7% of carbon dioxide emissions worldwide. The project seeks to prove that renewable hydrogen, produced via high-temperature electrolysis using SOEC that are powered by wind and solar resources, can successfully be integrated into steel manufacturing processes.

Jack Brouwer: Dr. Brouwer is Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Director of the Advanced Power and Energy Program (APEP) at UCI.  Dr. Brouwer is an expert in high temperature electrochemical systems dynamics for complementing and converting renewable energy with a Ph.D. from MIT and B.S. and M.S. degrees from UCI.  

Luca Mastropasqua: Dr. Mastropasqua is a Senior Scientist at APEP who is co-leading the effort with Dr. Brouwer and who has Ph.D., M.S. and B.S. degrees from the Politecnico di Milano.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 AT 9:00AM PACIFIC .The Oregon Department of Energy invites stakeholders to participate in the kick-off workshop for the Renewable Hydrogen Study. As directed by SB 333 (2021), ODOE will study and report on a number of elements related to renewable hydrogen and how it might fit into the state's existing renewable energy and greenhouse gas reduction policies and goals.

The objectives of this workshop are to provide details to stakeholders on the study timeline and deliverables, to present a brief primer on hydrogen and renewable hydrogen, and to receive feedback on the scope of the study.

The virtual workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Please visit the Renewable Hydrogen Study webpage for agenda and workshop log-in information.

For more information, please contact Rebecca Smith at r[email protected].

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 AT 8:00AM PACIFIC. How can Germany and California join forces in taking bold action for a climate neutral energy sector?

The climate crisis has now impacted almost every part of our world. In order to achieve our clean air, climate, energy and development goals we need to accelerate the global transition to clean energy and decarbonize our economies on both sides of the Atlantic.

The virtual 2-hour "5th annual California Germany Bilateral Energy Conference (CGBEC)" will highlight the ongoing partnership between California and Germany as we work together to accelerate the global energy transition.

This event will focus on two specific, essential topics: offshore wind deployment and the market development of renewable hydrogen.

Why you should attend:

• identify the challenges and opportunities for offshore wind and renewable hydrogen
• chart a path forward to zero-emission energy supply
• discuss market design and regulatory framework for energy system of tomorrow
• discover opportunities for collaboration between California and Germany

Who should attend:

• industry leaders
• researchers
• policymakers
• high-level government officials
• civil society

Join our online conference and shape transatlantic actions towards clean energy transition!

About CGBEC
For the 5th consecutive year, the California Energy Commission and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy will host the California Germany Bilateral Energy Conference (CGBEC). The online conference will bring together German and Californian stakeholders to share visions and exchange ideas on building a clean energy future and decarbonizing our economies.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 AT 12:00PM EASTERN. Join this month’s H2IQ Hour on November 3, 2021 at 12 PM E.T, to hear about results from the DOE Hydrogen Program’s Request for Information (RFI) on hydrogen demonstration locations around the U.S.

In June 2021, DOE’s Hydrogen Program issued a Request for Information to solicit information about possible demonstration locations across the United States. The RFI included questions about infrastructure, end users, and greenhouse gas reduction potential as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion to ensure work under Hydrogen Shot take environmental justice issues and disadvantaged communities into consideration. The DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office, which coordinates work across the Hydrogen Program, will discuss the results of RFI and the opportunities hydrogen offers in various regions around the country.

The H2IQ Hour will include a 45-minute live presentation, followed by 15 minutes of Q&A. A recording of the H2IQ will be available on the website after the event

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 AT 9:30AM PACIFIC. Heidi Wolden, CEO of Norled and Joe Pratt, CEO and CTO of Zero Emission Industries will share their insights and approach to decarbonizing maritime vessels, including key technologies, newest trends, and how to approach the transformation. The event will be moderated by Jennifer States, Vice President for Projects and Strategy at Washington Maritime Blue, and together they will discuss drivers for change, common challenges and future opportunities for cross-Atlantic co-operation.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 6 AT 3:00PM PACIFIC. The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) of Japan and The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) are hosting this two-part online event covering how Pacific West states and provinces are approaching hydrogen in their clean energy policies and how the Japanese industry is partnering with the local sector on building the transportation and power infrastructure for a hydrogen economy.

3:00 pm:Session 2 - Opening Remarks and Greetings Introduction of the Alliance’s activities and how it supports the clean tech sector in the U.S. and Canada, especially for the hydrogen ecosystem.

CleanTech Alliance

Mel Clark | President and CEO, CleanTech Alliance

3:10 pm: Panel Discussion B | Expanding FCVs and Fuel Cells
Fuel cell vehicle and fuel cell supply-side and user-side entities will discuss their experiences with hydrogen-powered vehicles, including about the advantages and the essentials for developing a fleet in a commercially viable way. The panel will include a 30-minute discussion and audience Q&A time.

Panelists

• Kohei Masaki | Hydrogen Strategy Consultant, Electrified Vehicle Technology Office, Toyota Motor North America
• Philippe Gerretsen | Senior Manager, Energy Project Development, Nikola
• Matthew Arms | Director of Environmental Planning, Port of Long Beach
• Amazon

Panel Moderator:

• Dr. Joseph Williams | Seattle Director for the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

4:10 pm: Panel Discussion C | Expanding Hydrogen Fueling Stations
Panelists will share information about efforts by businesses, industry groups, and governments in the Pacific West and in Japan to lower capital construction and operation costs of hydrogen fueling stations. This panel will clarify some of the problems and practical solutions for supporting the expansion of these facilities, will include a 30-minute discussion and audience Q&A time.

Panelists:

• Joseph S. Cappello | CEO, Iwatani Corporation of America
• Dr. Shane Stephens | Founder & CDO, FirstElement Fuel
• Michael Hursh | General Manager, Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District
• Colin Armstrong | President and CEO, HTEC

Panel Moderator:

Bill Elrick | Executive Director, California Fuel Cell Partnership

5:10 pm: Panel Discussion D | Enhancing Grid Reliability with Hydrogen
The final panel will address the challenges of and prospects for deploying fuel cells and hydrogen power generation to enhance electrical grid reliability. Panelists will also discuss domestic, regional, and international supply chain issues; a 20-minute discussion and audience Q&A time will be included.

Panelists:

• Dexter Gauntlett | Head of Smart City Utility Advisory, Panasonic North America
• Peter Sawicki | Regional Director, Sales and Marketing, Mitsubishi Power Americas
• Martin Adams | General Manager and Chief Engineer, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

Panel Moderator:

• Janice Lin | Founder & President, Green Hydrogen Coalition

5:48 pm: Session 2 - Closing Remarks

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2 AT 3:00PM PACIFIC. The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) of Japan and The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) are hosting this two-part online event covering how Pacific West states and provinces are approaching hydrogen in their clean energy policies and how the Japanese industry is partnering with the local sector on building the transportation and power infrastructure for a hydrogen economy.

Key Objectives:

• To learn about what governments in the Pacific West are doing to plan for and support the transition to a zero-carbon energy economy.
• To better understand the versatility of hydrogen as a transportation fuel and utility power source.
• To highlight case studies of commercially viable hydrogen projects.
• To share information on market trends and business opportunities related to hydrogen in the Pacific West states and Japan.
• To provide an opportunity for networking between businesses, industry groups, and governments on both sides of the Pacific.

AGENDA

3:00 pm: Session 1 - Opening remarks

• Yumitori Shuji | Executive Director, NEDO
• Sone Ichiro | Executive Vice President, JETRO

3:10 pm: Greetings

• Muto Akira | Consul General of Japan in Los Angeles
• Eleni Kounalakis | Lieutenant Governor, State of California
• Kate Brown | Governor, State of Oregon
• Jay Inslee | Governor, State of Washington
• Province of British Columbia

3:40 pm: Keynote Speeches
- Hydrogen as multi-use clean energy resource, including a market and jobs forecast

• Dr. Jimmy Chen | Managing Director, Stanford Energy Corporate Affiliates (SECA) – Stanford University Precourt Institute for Energy

- U.S. federal policies, regulations, and incentives on hydrogen (Tentative)

• Elizabeth Urbanas | Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia and the Americas, U.S. Department of Energy

- Japanese policies on hydrogen toward carbon neutrality

• Tadashi Mogi | Director-General, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Dept., Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

4:10 pm: Panel Discussion A | State Strategies
State and provincial representatives will present information from their regions about clean energy policy that involve hydrogen and discuss the challenges and opportunities in the expansion of this resource. The panel will include a 30-minute discussion and audience Q&A time.

Panelists:

• Dr. Andrew McAllister | Commissioner, California Energy Commission
• Brian Young | Director of Economic Development, Clean Technology Sector
• Dr. Gerri Sinclair | B.C. Innovation Commissioner, Province of British Columbia
• Rebecca Smith | Senior Energy Policy Analyst, Oregon Department of Energy

Panel Moderator:

Dr. Aaron Feaver | Director, Joint Center for Deployment and Research in Earth Abundant Materials at Washington State University

5:08 pm: Session 1 - Closing Remarks

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28 AT 5:30PM PACIFIC. Join CaFCP's Jennifer Hamilton at this month's "Clean Tech Monthly Meetup" hosted by CleanStart. At this month's meetup, they will explore what's new with alternative fuels. You'll hear from the California Fuel Cell Partnership, the California Air Resources Board, and the Western States Hydrogen Alliance. CleanTech Meetups are technology-focused monthly gatherings that feature presentations about products and technologies from companies that are already in operation as well as early-stage startups. Because of the pandemic, we will be meeting online via Zoom.

Presenters
• Roxana Bekemohammadi, Executive Director at Western States Hydrogen Alliance
• Dr. Yachun Chow, Manager, Zero Emission Truck and Bus Section at California Air Resources Board
• Jennifer Hamilton, Program Manager at California Fuel Cell Partnership

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29 AT 11:0AM PACIFIC. The California Energy Commission (CEC) will host a workshop to inform the development of grant incentives for in-state manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), ZEV-related manufacturing including ZEV parts, components, batteries, and fueling infrastructure equipment. The purpose of the workshop is to solicit public input and comment prior to issuance of the grant funding solicitation.

The workshop will be held remotely, consistent with Assembly Bill 361 (Rivas, Chapter 165, Statutes of 2021) to improve and enhance public access to state agency meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic and future emergencies by allowing broader access through teleconferencing options. The public can participate in the workshop consistent with the direction provided below. Please note that the CEC aims to begin promptly at the start time posted and the end time is an estimate based on the agenda proposed. The workshop may end sooner or later than the posted end time depending on various factors. A quorum of commissioners may participate, but no votes will be taken.

Link to Workshop: The Zoom link for the workshop is available at:

https://energy.zoom.us/j/96941362483?pwd=S2hValdhZXhiTDU2RkxKQnpiekdaQT09
Workshop ID: 969 4136 2483
Workshop Password: 890835