Outreach and Education

SEPTEMBER 7-10, 2021. 2021 Pacific Fuels & Convinience Summit, in San Diego, CA. Join Keith Malone and staff on Wednesday, September 8 during the "Fuels of the Future: Taking Advantage of Opportunities in an Evolving Market" Panel with CaFCP members. As of July 1, California has 48 light-duty hydrogen stations that are open to passenger car drivers, in addition to two stations serving heavy-duty trucks in Southern California.  More than 100 stations – car, bus and truck – are in development and expected to open over the next several years.

Economic data from the California Energy Commission shows hydrogen station costs coming down, and the percentage of private co-investment increasing substantially. In addition, a recent report from the Air Resources Board shows that California can have a self-sufficient (translation: no government funding) light-duty hydrogen fueling network by 2030 with a final infusion of state co-funding that will likely attract a 90% investment match by private industry.

Join us for a session about hydrogen station development that includes a panel discussion and Q&A session with developers and operators.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13 - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2021. Join the Ohio Fuel Cell Coalition and our industry stakeholders as WE CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF HOSTING THE OHIO FUEL CELL SYMPOSIUM. Together, we come together to network, discover opportunities, and create solutions to advance your organization and our industry. We invite you to learn and collaborate with fuel cell industry leaders who will share their expertise, knowledge and vision. 

October 13th, 2021

Our event will begin with the OFCC Board of Directors meeting (private). Following will be our own form of business speed dating - our Supply Chain Exchange. This event offers a unique opportunity for suppliers from Ohio and nationwide to connect with national fuel cell systems developers and manufacturers one-on-one. Next is a reception for all attendees and the opening of our Exhibitors Showcase, featuring a number of exhibitors in the main hall. Space is limited, so reserve your exhibitor table soon!

October 14th, 2021

Our Workshop and presentations will take place throughout the day. Our theme is “Positioning Fuel Cells in the Hydrogen Economy”. With the accelerated demand for hydrogen and its abundant uses, we will be concentrating a number of our sessions on hydrogen, its production and utilization, along with current topics of interest.

Invited industry presenters include:

• Ballard
• Cummins
• Green Energy Ohio
• Idaho National Laboratory
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration
• National Fuel Cell Research Center
• Nexceris
• pH Matter, LLC
• Nel Hydrogen
• Plug Power
• Ridge Creek Global
• Stark Area Regional Transit Authority

We've missed in-person networking and collaborations. We're excited for this year's Symposium, and look forward to seeing you then!

We'd love to have you as an event SPONSOR or EXHIBITOR. Click the links for more information.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 21 AT 12:00PM (EASTERN). Join this month's H2IQ Hour highlighting efforts from DOE's Applied Energy Labs on hydrogen technology research, development, demonstration, and deployment activities.

Directors from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Idaho National Laboratory, and the National Energy Technology Laboratory will provide an update on hydrogen activities, including how those efforts are supporting larger diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice initiatives at each lab. The H2IQ Hour will also identify opportunities for further collaboration across all three labs to accelerate technological progress, support DOE's Hydrogen Shot, and advance the Biden-Harris Administration's climate goals.

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

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 28 FROM 2:00PM - 4:30PM (PACIFIC). The California Energy Commission (CEC) will host a workshop to explore the potential role of hydrogen technologies in California’s clean energy transition. Commissioner J. Andrew McAllister is CEC’s lead commissioner for the 2021 Integrated Energy Policy Report (2021 IEPR) and Commissioner Karen Douglas is the lead for the analysis of hydrogen for the 2021 IEPR proceeding.

A quorum of commissioners from the CEC or California Public Utilities Commission may participate, but no votes will be taken.

The workshop will be held remotely, consistent with Executive Order N-08-21 to continue to help California respond to, recover from, and mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The public can participate in the workshop consistent with the direction in the executive order.

The workshop will be held in two sessions on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 as follows:

Session 2 at 2:00 p.m. - Current and Emerging Technologies

https://energy.zoom.us/j/99244851443?pwd=R0JveU4ya0dGSWovTkVha0VVeTNWUT09
Webinar ID: 992 4485 1443
Webinar Passcode: IEPR2021

Notice of IEPR Commission Workshop
Remote Attendance
Remote access is available by both internet or call-in options. Participants may join any or all scheduled panel sessions by clicking on the links above or by logging in via Zoom™ at https://zoom.us/, entering in the unique Webinar ID and Passcode for the session(s) of their choice, and following all prompts.

To participate by telephone, dial toll-free at (888) 475-4499 or at (669) 219-2599. When prompted, enter the Webinar ID and Passcode for the session of your choice.

If you experience difficulties joining, contact Zoom at (888) 799-9666 ext. 2, or the Public Advisor’s Office at [email protected], or by phone at (916) 654-4489, or toll-free at 800-822-6228.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 28 AT 10:00AM - 12:00PM (PACIFIC). The California Energy Commission (CEC) will host a workshop to explore the potential role of hydrogen technologies in California’s clean energy transition. Commissioner J. Andrew McAllister is CEC’s lead commissioner for the 2021 Integrated Energy Policy Report (2021 IEPR) and Commissioner Karen Douglas is the lead for the analysis of hydrogen for the 2021 IEPR proceeding.

A quorum of commissioners from the CEC or California Public Utilities Commission may participate, but no votes will be taken.

The workshop will be held remotely, consistent with Executive Order N-08-21 to continue to help California respond to, recover from, and mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The public can participate in the workshop consistent with the direction in the executive order.

The workshop will be held in two sessions on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 as follows:

Session 1 at 10:00 a.m. - International and National Applications

https://energy.zoom.us/j/98385529258?pwd=ZEM2RklhNWFENHROVS9KbFp1eTlMZz09
Webinar ID: 983 8552 9258
Webinar Passcode: IEPR2021

Notice of IEPR Commission Workshop

Remote Attendance
Remote access is available by both internet or call-in options. Participants may join any or all scheduled panel sessions by clicking on the links above or by logging in via Zoom™ at https://zoom.us/, entering in the unique Webinar ID and Passcode for the session(s) of their choice, and following all prompts.

To participate by telephone, dial toll-free at (888) 475-4499 or at (669) 219-2599. When prompted, enter the Webinar ID and Passcode for the session of your choice.

If you experience difficulties joining, contact Zoom at (888) 799-9666 ext. 2, or the Public Advisor’s Office at [email protected], or by phone at (916) 654-4489, or toll-free at 800-822-6228.or the Public Advisor’s Office at [email protected], or by phone at (916) 654-4489, or toll-free at 800-822-6228.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 21 AT 11:00AM (PACIFIC). Learn about the second solicitation of approximately $26 million in Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust settlement funding available to entities throughout California for Combustion Freight and Marine Projects on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is exhausted.

Webinar topics covered will include:

•   Key eligibility criteria
•   Project options and funding amounts
•   Deadlines and application overview
•   Application evaluation criteria
•   Questions and answers

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Eligible Projects Include:

• Replace/Repower

• Class 7 and 8 Freight Trucks, Drayage Trucks, Dump Trucks, Waste Haulers, and Concrete Mixers
• Freight Switcher Locomotives

• Repower Only

• Ferries, Tugboats, and Towboats

Basic Project Requirements

• Ownership: Proof of ownership for at least one year
• Operation: Operate old and new vehicle/equipment/engine at least 75% of the time within California
• Scrapping: Existing vehicle/equipment/engine must be scrapped
• Certification: New vehicle/equipment/engine must be certified by CARB or EPA for marine engines
• Funding cap per entity: 10% ($ 3.0 million)
• Reporting: Applicants granted an award must submit annual usage reports for the term of the contract

Interested in applying? Here’s what you’ll need:

• Copy of title (no lienholder)
• Existing and new vehicle/equipment/engine information
• Photos and documentation supporting existing vehicle/equipment/engine
• Vendor quote for new vehicle/equipment/engine
• 12 months of vehicle registration documentation (on-road vehicles only)
• 12 months of insurance documentation
• 12 months of records showing odometer or hour meter readings
• 4 required business documents
 

Background
The Combustion Freight and Marine Projects category is part of the VW Environmental Mitigation Trust, a nationwide program that provides $423 million for California to fully mitigate the excess nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions caused by VW’s use of illegal emissions testing defeat devices in VW diesel vehicles. California’s funding is intended to accelerate the replacement of older, higher polluting engines throughout the state, including but not limited to areas that are disproportionately impacted by air pollution, such as freight corridors, ports, and rail yards. At least 50 percent of the funds from this funding category are expected to benefit disadvantaged or low-income communities. For more information on California’s VW Mitigation Trust program, visit the program website.

Contact
The South Coast Air Quality Management District is serving as the statewide administrator of the funding for this project category in partnership with CARB. If you have any questions regarding the upcoming webinar, please visit the Combustion Freight and Marine Projects website, email, or call toll-free (833) 894-7267

THURSDAY, JULY 15 AT 10:00AM (PACIFIC). This briefing will explore how hydrogen infrastructure can create a self-sustaining market in California within this decade with moderate public support and a promise to phasing-out public funding support. This should make hydrogen infrastructure an attractive solution for the state’s ambitious ZEV goals and mandates, at limited cost to the taxpayer.

The briefing will hear the perspectives of the state's leading government voices on hydrogen station buildout and from different station developers on their perspective of reaching self-sustaining markets and the barriers that need to be addressed to get there. Speakers are encouraged to provide any specifics they can divulge publicly about their financial business case for light-duty FCEVs fueling infrastructure.

Briefing Agenda:

10:00 AM: Welcome and Introductions
• Bill Zobel, CHBC Executive Director

10:05 AM: Opening Keynote
• Gia Brazil Vacin, Assistant Deputy Director, Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV), Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development

10:15 AM: Summary of the Hydrogen Station Network Self-Sufficiency Analysis per Assembly Bill 8
• Dr. Andrew Martinez, Air Pollution Specialist · California Air Resources Board

10:30 AM: Roundtable discussion on the approach for investing in LD infrastructure with a clear ramp off for public investment to provide specifics about the financial business case for light-duty FCEVs and the limited public support, possible to sunset by 2030.

11:30AM: Close-Out

Moderator: Bill Zobel, Executive Director, CHBC
• Salim Rahemtulla, President, PowerTap
• Al Burgunder, Director, Product Management, Linde US (invited)
• Steve Ellis, First Element Fuel
• Dr. Andrew Martinez, Air Pollution Specialist · California Air Resources Board
• Gia Brazil Vacin, Assistant Deputy Director, Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV), Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development

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THURSDAY, JUNE 30 AT 1:00PM (PACIFIC). The California Air Resources Board (CARB or Board) invites you to participate in a work group meeting to discuss the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP). At this work group meeting staff will present an update to program funding projections and begin the discussion on possible program change considerations for Fiscal Year 2021-22. The meeting agenda and any handouts will be posted to the Low Carbon Transportation Investments and Air Quality Improvement Program website ahead of the meeting.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 24 AT 9:30AM (EASTERN) Join LInde, Engie along with Green Tech Investment Partners (GTIP) as they discuss on how to achieve decarbonization, economic growth and energy cooperation.

Topic Discussions: 

• What are some policy options that can help drive us towards a decarbonized global hydrogen economy?
• What are some of the challenges, risks and opportunities you see in proposed hydrogen policies?
• The benefits of hydrogen have been discussed for many years and yet we haven’t been able to make much progress in the U.S. What do you think is different today?
• Lessons from Europe and uncovering the detail to get to 6 GW by 2024?

Confirmed speakers:

Neil Beup, Head of Global Government Affairs at Linde
Kim Carnahan, Director – Disruption Technologies, ENGIE Impact
(Moderator) Ranjit Mene, Partner, Green Tech Investment Partners (GTIP)

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 AT 7:00AM (PACIFIC). Without hydrogen there won’t be decarbonisation. H2 needs to be stored and transported. Compressed hydrogen is available, controllable and economical. This is where Type 4 comes into play – given its low weight and excellent mechanical properties.Type 4 cylinders are an indispensable technology of the future. As the world market leader of high-pressure cylinders and systems, Hexagon Purus will share its knowledge on type 4 technology with you. The webinar takes you on a journey of a cylinder from its development until decommissioning and covers additional aspects like safety and standards.

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​​​​​​​Hartmut Fehrenbach has served as Vice President Hydrogen Distribution in Hexagon Purus since 2012. He has broad international sales and management experience from various industries, among them the automotive industry. His technical know-how in combination with his extensive market experience, give Mr. Fehrenbach deep insights to why composite Type IV tank technology is a key enabler in the hydrogen transition. Mr. Fehrenbach holds an MBA from SDA, Bocconi University of Economics in Italy and a diploma degree in industrial engineering from University of Applied Sciences in Furtwangen, Germany.