Outreach and Education

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 AT 10:00AM (PACIFIC). SoCalGas® and C-Zero invite you to a webinar to learn about a new process for transforming natural gas into hydrogen and a solid carbon co-product.

In this webinar, we will introduce C-Zero’s technology and the role that methane pyrolysis can play in decarbonizing our existing natural gas infrastructure. We will also discuss the recent work that C-Zero completed with assistance from SoCalGas, and how it fits into C-Zero’s greater effort to create a large-scale prototype demonstration system.

Speakers:

Zach Jones, CEO at C-Zero*

Zach Jones has a successful track record in technology commercialization, having founded and sold a medical device company prior to joining a private equity firm. In 2018, he left to found C-Zero with Prof. Eric McFarland. He holds a BSE in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University, and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Dr. Fadl Saadi, Director of Business Development and Operations at C-Zero

Dr. Saadi is an expert in emerging energy technologies. He previously worked at ARPA-E, the US Department of Energy’s program modeled after DARPA, where he assessed hundreds of energy technologies focusing on low-emission fuels. He obtained his Ph.D. in Materials Science from the California Institute of Technology and holds a B.S. and M.S. in Chemical Engineering from Stanford University.

Moderator:

Matt Gregori, Technology Development Manager, SoCalGas Research, Development and Demonstration

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TUESDAY, JULY 20 - WEDNESDAY, JULY 21 AT 8:30AM (PACIFIC). Join Program Mansger: Safety, Education, Codes and Standards; Jennifer Hamilton July 20th from 1:25pm - 1:50pm (Pacific) during "Session 5: Addressing Safety Concerns: Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Traning for Responders and AHJ's" during the, Infocast Virtual Master Class: Green Hydrogen Business & Investment Models: 2021 Event. 

The Green hydrogen is one of the largest economic opportunities over the next 30 years. Driven by international actions to combat climate change, it has the potential to revolutionize numerous value chains in the energy industry and across both mobility and manufacturing sectors. With revenues for green hydrogen projected to exceed $200 billion by 2027, diverse opportunities will open up not only for renewable projects for its production, but also to use it as a long-term energy storage technology, to replace fossil fuels for mobility, and to become a major part of manufacturing and process industries.

Major players are moving now to initiate projects and launch new green hydrogen business models:

• Green hydrogen production projects based on with large solar and offshore wind projects
• Gas pipeline owners and operators are incorporating hydrogen in their strategic plans for their systems
• Clean fleet conversions and the development of mobility infrastructure based on hydrogen
• Exploring how to use hydrogen transform their existing operations and value chains

But successfully jumping aboard a fast-moving green hydrogen play will require a thorough grounding in today’s rapidly evolving technologies and business models. Capturing these opportunities will depend on understanding the latest developments, and projecting when future tipping points will happen.

This remarkable Green Hydrogen Master Class will allow you to understand:

• How technologies and end-uses are coming together to open up opportunities
• Current policy drivers and potential for new incentives in the US, Europe and Asia
• The capabilities of current electrolyzer technologies, and the prospects for improvements
• How to assess potential hybrid production project and mobility business models
• When economic and infrastructure development tipping points will be reached to trigger full-scale deployment

CLASS TAKEAWAYS

Get tangible outcomes for immediate use and application!

• Understand how current policy and economic factors are opening up massive green hydrogen opportunities
• Hear how technologies and end uses are coming together to drive green hydrogen project investments by major developers
• Assessments of current and emerging electrolyzer technologies: cost, performance and suitability to different applications
• Get a survey of the green hydrogen business models in hybrid renewable projects, clean transportation, greening gas utilities, and how these may evolve going forward as technologies advance
• Learn how the oil, gas and petrochemical industries are preparing for future green hydrogen markets

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2 FROM 9:30AM - 6:35PM. Join Technical Program Manager; Nico Bouwkamp at the Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Fueling Infrastructure Forum. rought to you in partnership by GO-Biz, the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the California Energy Commission (CEC), and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) 

Nico Bouwkamp will speak during the Statewide Perspective Session from 10:45am - 12:00pm 

The Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Market Development Strategy published by the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) establishes four pillars for successfully moving the California fleet to 100% ZEVs. These four pillars are:  Vehicles, Infrastructure, End-Users, and Workforce. In order to transition to ZEVs, all four pillars must be successful.

Recognizing that demand for ZEV fueling infrastructure is already significant, and will increase with the introduction of the growing number of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MDVs/HDVs), GO-Biz, the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the California Energy Commission (CEC), and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) are collectively bringing together public and private partners to provide an overview of the efforts underway in the State to meet this demand.

The forum will provide information on California State agency efforts to determine, manage and fund the infrastructure needs, as well as the efforts of our public and private partners to meet the demand for zero-emission fuels and develop robust fuel delivery systems, while collaboratively incorporating the priorities of local communities and improving community health and creating jobs.

Morning Session: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT / 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. ET
Afternoon Session: 1 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. – 5:20 p.m. ET
Evening Community Session: 5:30 p.m. – 6:35 p.m. PT / 8:30 p.m. – 9:35 p.m. ET

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9 - THURSDAY, JUNE 10 AT 16:00 (KST). Join Executive Director; Bill Elrick at the 2021 Seoul Forum, a global business forum established by Seoul Economic Daily. Korea's first economic newspaper, in commemoration of its 50th anniversary in 2010. The Seoul Forum, which was launched in a situation where the global economic order is rapidly changing due to the global financial crisis that occurred in 2008, attracted attention by suggesting a new solution for the growth of the Korean economy and the sustainable development of the global economy, which has undergone a structural transformation.

The Seoul Forum, where world-renowned scholars, global business leaders, politicians, and economic experts have gathered together to discuss the future of the global economy and business.

• 'Science is the future: creativity, convergence, communication' (2011),
• 'Korean Wave, Embracing the Global Economy: Economy, Finance, Industry, Culture' (2012),
• 'Entrepreneurship is the Future: Creative Leadership is the 2nd Han River Miracle' (2013),
• 'Technology is the future: creation, convergence, challenge' (2014),
• 'Beyond Korea: New Equation of Success-ICT&IT·Fintech·Bio·New Materials' (2015),
• 'Artificial Intelligence & Bio: Future Korea' (2016),
• 'Future Korea-Soft Infrastructure for the Next Generation Growth Engine' (2017),
• 'Future Korea: Finding a Way in Education' (2018),
• 'It is basic science again: Korea's innovative growth platform' (2019),
• 'Post Corona National Survival Strategy: Science and Technology Super Gap is the Answer' (2020)

As seen in the topics such as, it has established itself as a public forum representing Korea by presenting the most important issues and trends in the Korean and global economy every year and discussing implementation plans. In particular, since 2015, the'Korea-China Forum' has been established within the Seoul Forum to discuss economic cooperation plans with Chinese business leaders who have emerged as the G2 (the world's two biggest powers).

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 26 AT 9:00AM (PACIFIC). Two European-based initiatives – HyDeal Ambition and the European Backbone Initiatives – have already made significant strides to decarbonize Europe's gas and energy systems. To achieve low-cost delivered hydrogen, these initiatives are supporting European gas operators in creating a ‘green hydrogen-ready’ infrastructure system capable of transporting, distributing, and storing green hydrogen gas.  

This webinar will:
• Share lessons learned from European gas operators participating in HyDeal Ambition and the European Hydrogen Backbone Initiative
• Demonstrate that these processes are safe and can be replicated in California, U.S., and larger North American continent
• Present an overview of the project scope and a deep dive on the engineering and technical processes that European gas operators are utilizing to repurpose and develop a pipeline system that can achieve green hydrogen at scale
• Showcase how the U.S. can replicate this success, navigating through perceived operational and regulatory barriers

Featured Speakers:
• Daniel Muthmann, Head of Strategy, Policy & Communication, Open Grid Europe (OGE); and Lead Coordinator of the European Hydrogen Backbone Initiative
About: Daniel has profound experience in the international gas and LNG business following various senior commercial roles along the natural gas value chain.  He currently is head of strategy, policy and communication at OGE, where he sets OGE’s direction with regard to hydrogen and decarbonization following an intensive strategy review process in 2018.

• Thierry Lepercq, President & Co-founder, DH2 Energy
About: Thierry is a serial entrepreneur in energy. He recently founded DH2 Energy, a pioneer of mass-scale green hydrogen to compete with fossil fuels, which is developing a 10-GW project portfolio in Southwest Europe. He is the initiator of the HyDeal platform, which brings together 30 players across the value chain, aiming at delivering 1.5 €/kg green hydrogen before 2030.

• Janice Lin, Founder and President, Green Hydrogen Coalition

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 FROM 9:00AM - 12:00PM (PACIFIC). Now in its 8th year, the Driving Mobility Symposium has emerged as a premier event focused on evolving mobility and advanced transportation trends, tech breakthroughs, financial forecasts and more. Explore new opportunities emerging from the rapid pace of innovations and creative new approaches. We look forward to your participation.

In the evening…a potential outdoor in-person Reception & Expo with displays and demonstrations. Driving Mobility 8 is working toward creating an in-person outdoor Reception & Expo. This event is dependent upon exhibitor participation and support. For information regarding exhibiting at the DM8 outdoor Reception & Expo, please contact us at [email protected]

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TUESDAY, JUNE 8 - THURSDAY, JUNE 10 - The California Air Resources Board (CARB or Board), in collaboration with other State agencies, will hold a three-day public workshop series to initiate the development of the update to the AB 32 Climate Change Scoping Plan, which is due in 2022 and will reflect California’s goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.

The workshop series will be held virtually at the following dates and times:
 

Day 1 – Overview and Framework
Date:  Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Time:  8:30 am – 12:30 pm (Pacific Time)
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Day 2 – Focus Area Discussions
Date:  Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Morning Session – Natural and Working Lands
Time:  9:30 am – 12:00 pm (Pacific Time)
Afternoon Session – Equity and Environmental Justice
Time:  1:30 pm – 4:00 pm (Pacific Time)
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Day 3 – Focus Area Discussions
Date:  Thursday, June 10, 2021
Morning Session – Transportation Sector
Time:  9:30 am – 12:00 pm (Pacific Time)
Afternoon Session – Electricity Sector
Time:  1:30 pm – 4:00 pm (Pacific Time)
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about how to access the webinar by computer or by telephone. These workshops will be recorded.
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Purpose of the Workshops
The 2022 Scoping Plan Update will assess progress towards achieving the Senate Bill 32 2030 target and lay out a path to achieve carbon neutrality by mid-century. The State achieved its 2020 target four years earlier than mandated and the 2017 Scoping Plan Update laid out a cost-effective and technologically feasible path to achieve a 40 percent reduction from 1990 levels by 2030. The 2022 Scoping Plan Update will chart a path for California to become carbon neutral by 2045. Achieving carbon neutrality will bring a number of changes to California, including moving the State away from fossil fuel combustion in a manner that supports job retention and creation as California makes a just transition towards a clean energy economy. Moreover, data shows disadvantaged communities are disproportionately impacted by fossil fuel combustion related air pollution. A phasing out of reliance on fossil fuels will deliver greater benefits in these communities compared to non-environmental justice communities in the state. To further assist CARB in its efforts to advance environmental justice, AB 32 mandates that CARB convene an Environmental Justice Advisory Committee to advise the Board in developing the Scoping Plan, which the Board approved May 20, 2021. CARB will consult with the Committee throughout the development of the 2022 Scoping Plan Update to ensure that environmental justice principles and actions are incorporated into the Scoping Plan.
The series will begin with an overview workshop to provide high-level perspectives on achieving carbon neutrality from agencies and academia, which are informed by recent legislative reports and work underway to fulfill Executive Order directives. This overview workshop will also outline the Scoping Plan update process, describe the framework for the Scoping Plan, and specify how to stay engaged.  The next two days consist of half-day workshops that provide more in-depth discussions of recent report findings, and raise questions for stakeholders to consider.
Relevant materials will be available on CARB’s AB 32 Climate Change Scoping Plan Meetings and Workshops webpage prior to the workshops.
Workshop Information
Tribal Participation
In recognition of the important government-to-government relationship California has with Tribes, CARB looks forward to participation of California Native American Tribes in these overview workshops and throughout the Scoping Plan update process. CARB also looks forward to directly engaging with Tribes, including through any request for consultation. CARB’s Tribal Relations webpage provides additional information regarding CARB’s work with Tribes as well as contact information for CARB’s Tribal Liaison.
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Background
In 2006, the Legislature passed the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 [Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32)], which created a comprehensive, multi-year program to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in California. AB 32 required CARB to develop a Scoping Plan that describes the approach California will take to reduce GHGs to achieve the goal of reducing emissions to 1990 levels by 2020.  The Scoping Plan was first approved by the Board in 2008 and must be updated at least every five years. Since 2008, there have been two updates to the Scoping Plan. Each of the Scoping Plans have included a suite of policies to help the State achieve its GHG targets, in large part leveraging existing programs whose primary goal is to reduce harmful air pollution.
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CARB is the lead agency for California’s fight against climate change,
and oversees all air pollution control efforts in the state to attain and
maintain health-based air quality standards. Learn more at www.arb.ca.gov.

MONDAY, MAY 24 AT 12:00PM (EASTERN). Please join the Clean Hydrogen Future Coalition (CHFC) on Monday, May 24 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST for a virtual briefing: Hydrogen 101: The Role of Hydrogen Technologies in Reaching Net-Zero Emissions. Our featured speakers will provide an overview of the Biden Administration’s support for the role of hydrogen technologies to address climate change and preserve and create high-wage jobs. Speakers will discuss clean hydrogen production, end uses, and the labor benefits of clean hydrogen.

The Clean Hydrogen Future Coalition (CHFC) was founded to bring together a diverse group of stakeholders under a shared vision to promote clean hydrogen as a key pathway to achieve global decarbonization objectives while also increasing U.S. global competitiveness. Modeling by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and others predicts that global climate mitigation efforts will fall short of the 2°C target unless the world’s energy system – from power generation to all end-use sectors – undertakes substantial technological changes. One of the most viable technology pathways that international climate modeling authorities have identified for meeting those climate targets is clean hydrogen. Clean hydrogen has the ability to accelerate decarbonization across all sectors of the U.S. economy, as well as transition existing - and create new - skilled, high paying jobs needed to support the clean energy transition. Multiple domestic industries have identified clean hydrogen as a critical component of their strategy for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emission targets. You can find more information on the CHFC at www.cleanh2.org.

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AGENDA—

1. Introduction - Erik Mason, Global Head of Energy Supply and Trading, Nikola Chair, Clean Hydrogen Future Coalition
2. Opening Remarks: Role of Clean Hydrogen in U.S. Decarbonization Objectives - Dr. Sunita Satyapal, Director of EERE's Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office, Department of Energy
3. How is Clean Hydrogen Produced? - Kristine Wiley, Director of Hydrogen Technology Center, Gas Technology Institute
4. Delivery and End Use Markets for Clean Hydrogen - Erik Mason, Global Head of Energy Supply and Trading, Nikola Chair, Clean Hydrogen Future Coalition
5. Labor Benefits of a Clean Hydrogen Economy - Jim Brewer, U.S. Legislative Representative, North America’s Building Trades Unions
6. Audience Q&A

WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 FROM 9:00AM PT. A reliable and affordable energy system is essential to the operation of nearly every function of the economy. One of the biggest challenges facing grid operators is to find cost effective ways to balance renewable energy production with demand. While batteries provide some flexibility, the ability to store large quantities of low-cost energy over long periods of time is essential to fill seasonal gaps and to address the prevalence of renewable energy droughts. Integrating renewable hydrogen into system design will address these holes.

Attend this 75-minute Renewable Gas 360 webinar to hear researchers from Caltech:

• Discuss the role of long duration storage in supporting grid reliability and affordability
• Present their industry-leading research on the prevalence of renewable energy droughts and their potential impact on renewable energy dependent grids
• Describe strategies to mitigate gaps in renewable power generation and weather related events
• Discuss policies and programs that grid operators and policy makers can implement to ensure a more reliable and resilient renewable power system

Webinar Speakers: 

• Nathan S. Lewis; George L. Argyros Professor of Chemistry, California Institute of Technology
• Katherine Rinaldi; Ph.D. Candidate, California Institute of Technology
• Jacqueline A. Dowling; Ph.D. Candidate, California Institute of Technology

This webinar is part of a series of educational forums that illuminates the critical role renewable gases can play in helping states reduce GHGs, improve air quality, enhance energy reliability and resilience and achieve sustainable economic growth. Learn more.

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