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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26. Fortes will be hosting the Hydrogen & P2K Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark. Through implementation of EU Green Deal Europe strives to become the first climate-neutral continent by the 2050. Climate change and environmental degradation are an existential threat to all of us. The need to decarbonize the power generation, mobility and heat energy markets in the face of the rapidly evolving climate reality leads the green transition. The answer to this need is hydrogen which, thanks to the recent incredible advances, becomes a booming and rapidly growing part of industry. The second option is using P2X technology which helps creating an efficient clean energy system aiming to reduce CO2 levels. This event is set to bring industry stakeholders, unique content, workshops discussions and networking. Join us for latest market news, excellent keynote speakers and technical insights. Who should attend? European Hydrogen & P2X Conference will bring together top-level experts from gas producers, chemical and mobility industries representatives, power companies, business analytics, government officials and regulators, storage companies, service providers, transportation companies, renewable energy consultancies and others. Why you should attend? During this 2-day event reach in presentations from industry end-users and running projects case studies you will gain a comprehensive overview of the sector. You can hear experts focusing on new regulations, changing market situation and more. Get a possibility to network and exchange ideas with industry leaders.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, FROM 10:00AM - 11:00AM PT. As the market expands for fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) so does the need for comprehensive hydrogen fueling infrastructure. Join Forth and the Renewable Hydrogen Alliance in the discussion of demonstration projects that highlight renewable hydrogen transportation and infrastructure in real-world conditions.
Utilities, vehicle manufactures, and clean energy advocacy groups are among many that are developing and implementing strategies, initiatives, and programs to increase the availability and equitable access to renewable hydrogen infrastructure and FCEVs.

Our panelist will highlight the development of hydrogen infrastructure networks around the nation.

Speakers

Evan Ramsey, Senior Director of Renewable Programs, Bonneville Environmental Foundation
Evan is a specialist in renewable energy systems and leads the project development and management activities for the Renewable Energy Group, which advances renewables in the Northwest with innovative and creative solutions. Evan has managed hundreds of small scale renewable projects and over 10-Megawatts of large commercial projects. Evan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Nature and Culture from the University of California at Davis. In addition to his schooling at UC Davis he has studied abroad in Chile, completed a Himalayan Ecology Field Study, and spent many years leading work in the backcountry of Kings Canyon National Park.

Jaimie Levin, Senior Program Manager and Director of West Coast Office, Center for Transportation and the Environment
Jaimie Levin is responsible for business development and project management oversight. He interacts with federal and state legislators and public officials, advocating on behalf of zero-emission transportation technologies. Prior to joining CTE, Jaimie was the Director of Environmental Technology at AC Transit, where he was responsible for the Bay Area’s fuel cell electric bus (FCEB) demonstration program (ZEBA – Zero Emission Bay Area), where he raised over $88 million in grants to support the program. Jaimie has more than 26 years of experience working for large public transit agencies, and 20 years of experience developing and managing FCEB and hydrogen infrastructure projects.

Jeanette Shaw, Senior Director of Policy, Forth
Jeanette serves as Forth’s Senior Director of Policy and develops transportation electrification and e-mobility legislative and regulatory policies. Jeanette holds an Executive MBA from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Ken Dragoon, Executive Director,  Renewable Hydrogen Alliance
Ken was the founding inspiration for RHA, and provides management services through his consulting firm- Flink Energy Consulting. He has thirty-five years of experience in the electric power industry, focusing on the interactions between variable renewable resources and the electric grid. He began his career in hydro power planning and modeling, and transitioned to managing other renewable resources in 2003. In his long career, Ken has previously worked for: Ecofys, NW Power and Conservation Council, Renewable Northwest, PacifiCorp, Bonneville Power Administration, Schlumberger Well Services. He authored Valuing Wind Generation on Integrated Power Systems (2010) and holds an MS in physics from the University of New Hampshire.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 9 FROM 10:00AM- 11:30AM PT. For hydrogen to become a meaningful future energy resource, it will need to be derived from renewable resources rather than fossil gas. Around the globe, a number of foward-thinking organizations are exploring innovative, sustainable pathways to commercialize renewable hydrogen and deliver it to customers.

Join us for a 75-minute Renewable Gas 360 webinar featuring notable renewable hydrogen pioneers from North America and Europe to:

• Learn about some of the most promising renewable hydrogen production technologies
• Hear how these pathways can be promoted and advanced through sensible public policy

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Responses are due September 15, 2020, by 5 p.m. Eastern Time. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a request for information (RFI) to collect feedback from industry, academia, and the research community on DOE’s hydrogen and fuel cells research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) activities and strategies, including the H2@Scale initiative. Input collected through this RFI will help inform DOE’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office’s (HFTO’s) research priorities and goals to ensure they effectively addresses the current and future needs of the hydrogen and fuel cells industry. The information will also help guide the work being conducted through National Laboratory consortia launched to address specific challenges in electrolyzers and in heavy duty fuel cell applications.
RFI topics include:

• H2@Scale vision of affordable hydrogen production, storage, distribution and utilization across multiple sectors.
• R&D priorities within HFTO’s fuel cells, hydrogen technologies and technology acceleration program areas.
• Near, medium, and long-term strategy to enable a strong and sustainable domestic hydrogen and fuel cells industry.
• Approach to foster collaboration across a wide range of stakeholders, including National Lab consortia on targeted R&D

​Responses are due September 15, 2020, by 5 p.m. Eastern Time. For more information about this RFI, visit EERE Exchange.

Held virtually at the University of California, Irvine, ICEPAG 2020 supports the annual presentation on the technologies, applications, and role of hydrogen in the smart grid and smart mobility of the future. The 3-day virtual Colloquium is a valued balance of academia, industry, national laboratories, and government agencies actively engaged in the evolution of hydrogen associated with this new paradigm.

Using a colloquium format, ICEPAG:

• Combines a collection of tutorials and professional presentations.
• Provides extended question and answer periods to facilitate discussion.
• Presents a platform to share the interests of industry, regulators, academia, and practicing professionals.

What Makes This A Must-Attend Virtual Event?

Comprehensive Program: ICEPAG addresses the spectrum of hydrogen generation, distribution, storage, and utilization to capture an integrated perspective of clean energy systems and the move to electrification.

Objective and Insightful: A diverse range of academic and industry presentations provides objective content and insights on the latest, cutting edge information regarding hydrogen, microgrids, smart grids, electrification, and clean mobility.

Key Stakeholder Engagement: Attendees are comprised of influential figures from academia, government, and industry with a stake in clean energy.

International Constituency: For the past 20 years ICEPAG has been a premier global forum in which clean energy leaders from around the world share and discuss their perspectives.

Who Should Attend? The Colloquium is intended for professionals from academia, government, and industry, and students who seek a place on the cutting edge of hydrogen, microgrids, smart grids, electrification, and clean mobility. The virtual networking and sharing of information will be of key interest to regulators, public policy professionals, researchers, technology developers, system integrators, investors, urban planners, utilities, and other stakeholders who wish to understand the potential and challenges associated with the rapidly increasing attention to the role of hydrogen in the smart grid and smart mobility paradigms.

General, Sponsorship, and Registration Questions: William Gary Manager, Outreach & External Relations Advanced Power & Energy Program University of California, Irvine Tel: 949.824.7302 ext. 11131 Email: wmg @ apep.uci.edu

www.apep.uci.edu/ICEPAG2020/

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 FROM 10:00AM- 12:30PM PT. The California Energy Commission (CEC) will conduct a workshop to gather information on funding programs for clean transportation, primarily focusing on zero emission vehicles (ZEVs). The workshop is part of the CEC’s 2020 Integrated Energy Policy Report Update (2020 IEPR Update) proceeding. A quorum of Commissioners may participate, but no votes will be taken. The workshop will be held remotely, consistent with Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-29-20 and the recommendations from the California Department of Public Health to encourage physical distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19. The public is able to participate and observe the workshop consistent with the direction in these Executive Orders. Instructions for remote participation are provided below. The workshop will be held in two sessions.

Notice and Agenda
Notice of Commissioner Workshop on Clean Transportation Funding Programs
Remote Attendance
10:00 AM: Session 1 – Clean Transportation Equity, Jobs, and Economic Recovery
https://energy.zoom.us/j/97680746278?pwd=c1pFMnJkS3lVVWttNjJ1aVpESXlndz09
Webinar ID: 976 8074 6278 Webinar Passcode: IEPR2020

Participants may join either or both scheduled panel sessions by clicking on the links listed. You may also access Zoom at this address, https://join.zoom.us, and enter the unique Webinar ID and password for each session. Zoom technical support is available at 1-888-799-9666 ext. 2, or you may contact the CEC’s Public Advisor’s Office at [email protected] or (916) 654-4489, or toll-free at 800-822-6228. To comment using Zoom’s online platform, use the “raise hand” feature. To comment by telephone, see instructions below.

Participate by Telephone:
To participate by telephone, call Zoom at 1-888-475-4499 (toll free). When prompted, input the unique Webinar ID for the session of your choice (listed above on the first page). To comment over the telephone, dial *9 to “raise your hand” and *6 to mute/unmute.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 FROM 2:00PM - 4:00PM PT. The California Energy Commission (CEC) will conduct a workshop to gather information on funding programs for clean transportation, primarily focusing on zero emission vehicles (ZEVs). The workshop is part of the CEC’s 2020 Integrated Energy Policy Report Update (2020 IEPR Update) proceeding. A quorum of Commissioners may participate, but no votes will be taken. The workshop will be held remotely, consistent with Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-29-20 and the recommendations from the California Department of Public Health to encourage physical distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19. The public is able to participate and observe the workshop consistent with the direction in these Executive Orders. Instructions for remote participation are provided below. The workshop will be held in two sessions.

Notice and Agenda
Notice of Commissioner Workshop on Clean Transportation Funding Programs
Remote Attendance
2:00 PM: Session 2 – Approaches to Assessing Funding Program Benefits
https://energy.zoom.us/j/92842826113?pwd=bFY5VGVwNjhQeit2S2tlQ2RFNmNGZz09
Webinar ID: 928 4282 6113 Webinar Passcode: IEPR2020
Participants may join the scheduled panel sessions by clicking on the link listed. You may also access Zoom at this address, https://join.zoom.us, and enter the unique Webinar ID and password. Zoom technical support is available at 1-888-799-9666 ext. 2, or you may contact the CEC’s Public Advisor’s Office at [email protected] or (916) 654-4489, or toll-free at 800-822-6228. To comment using Zoom’s online platform, use the “raise hand” feature. To comment by telephone, see instructions below.
Participate by Telephone:
To participate by telephone, call Zoom at 1-888-475-4499 (toll free). When prompted, input the unique Webinar ID for the session of your choice (listed above on the first page). To comment over the telephone, dial *9 to “raise your hand” and *6 to mute/unmute.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 FROM 10:00AM - 11:00AM PT. Join Strategen and guest Green Hydrogen Coalition (GHC) to learn the basics of green hydrogen technology and infrastructure. "Green Hydrogen Technology 101" This webinar targets anyone who is curious about the technical aspects of green hydrogen production, transport, and end-use.  We will hear from hydrogen experts from University of California, Irvine on the technologies and equipment that will allow for an affordable, accelerated transition to a green hydrogen-based energy system.  Presentations will be followed by a live Q&A session and supported by a Green Hydrogen Guidebook.

WEBINAR DETAILS:

Cost: Free
Featured speakers:

Dr. Jack Brouwer, Director of the National Fuel Cell Research Center (NFCRC) and Advanced Power and Energy Program (APEP) at the University of California, Irvine (UCI)
Dr. Vince McDonell, Director, UCI Combustion Laboratory (UCICL)
Moderated by: Melanie Davidson, Director of Marketing, Green Hydrogen Coalition

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 FROM 10:00AM- 12:00PM PT. Please join the us for a complimentary webinar. Learn about the first installment of $27 million in Volkswagen Settlement funding available to entities throughout California for Zero-Emission Class 8 Freight and Port Drayage Trucks.

Webinar topics covered will include:

• Key eligibility criteria
• Project options and funding amounts
• Deadlines and application overview
• Application evaluation criteria
• Responses to questions submitted by webinar attendees when registering

Note: The solicitation for the first installment of $27 million in statewide funding 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 pm PST. Eligible projects will be awarded funding on a first-come, first-served basis.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 - FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH - Renewable gas is increasingly gaining attention as a valuable resource in the decarbonization era. This conference will serve as a forum for the energy sector to explore the applications and opportunities of this resource – specifically evaluating two categories of renewable gas: • Renewable Natural Gas (RNG): pipeline-quality natural gas (biomethane) derived from processing, cleaning and treating raw biogas; primarily from landfills, wastewater treatment plants, and animal manure. It is interchangeable with natural gas and carbon neutral. • Renewable Hydrogen or Green Hydrogen: hydrogen produced without emitting greenhouse gases as a by-product. It can be generated from renewable electricity by electrolysis, from biogas by steam reforming, and biomass through thermal conversion. Attendees will gain in-depth knowledge about these renewable gas resources, with sessions providing comprehensive coverage of their involved technologies & production processes, market outlook & project economics, and related policy & regulatory initiatives. There will be a holistic review of renewable gas project due diligence, considering financial, investment, engineering and legal aspects of project development. Case studies from California and the rest of the country will highlight how the energy industry is researching, deploying, promoting and utilizing renewable gas resources. Expert discussions will also address the potential roles of renewable gas to: utilize existing infrastructure (thus mitigating stranded assets), serve as an energy storage resource (power to gas), and support decarbonization efforts and high penetrations of renewable energy on the grid.

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