Missed the last issue of Currents? Click here to view it in your web browser! | | FCHEA Welcomes Emerson as Newest Member | |
Emerson is a global technology and software company with an extensive portfolio of measurement, control, and electrical equipment with expertise across a variety of industries. Emerson plays a significant role in the hydrogen industry by providing a wide range of automation and control technologies used across the entire hydrogen value chain, from production to transmission and storage, to distribution and consumption.
Click here for more information on Emerson.
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Following the recent developments from the Trump Administration, FCHEA is seeking input from our membership on the impact that proposed and enacted tariffs could have on the hydrogen and fuel cell industry. As such, we ask that you please complete the following survey by the close of business on Friday, April 4.
Click here to access the survey.
| | Scale Microgrids Secures Financing To Deliver Reliable Electricity And Clean Heat From HyAxiom Fuel Cells | | |
On March 18, Scale Microgrids, a vertically-integrated distributed energy company, has acquired a 9.6-megawatt (MW) combined heat and power (CHP) fuel cell project in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The project, which is paired with a thermal loop, was acquired pre-construction from NuPower, an Easton, Connecticut-based developer and investor in sustainable energy projects.
HyAxiom will fabricate, install, and operate the fuel cells for the project. These fuel cells will convert natural gas into hydrogen through an electrochemical process, generating electricity as well as waste heat which will be captured for use in a 1.6 mile-long thermal loop in Bridgeport’s South end.
Click here for the full press release from Businesswire.
| | Nel Receives Order for One MC500 Containerized PEM Electrolyzer | | |
On March 20, Nel announced it has received a purchase order for one 2.5 MW containerized PEM unit for the Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub project in Scotland. The scalable green hydrogen production, storage and distribution facility powered by renewable energy, is being delivered through a joint venture between bp and Aberdeen City Council. Hydrasun awarded the contract following their successful bid to design and integrate the hydrogen refuelling station and associated infrastructure.
Click here for the full press release from Nel.
| | Baker Hughes Secures Order to Provide Reliable and Efficient Power to U.S. Data Centers | |
On March 13, Baker Hughes announced an award from TURBINE-X Energy Inc. for its NovaLT™ gas turbine technology to address power demand growth from the data center market. This follows an announcement earlier this month that Baker Hughes will partner with Frontier Infrastructure to provide key carbon capture and storage (CCS) and power generation technologies for data centers and industrial customers.
Part of Baker Hughes established global network of strategic packagers, TURBINE-X Energy Inc. is a supplier of industrial gas turbine packages in combined cycle configurations for U.S. data center project developers and power producers. As part of the award, Baker Hughes is providing TURBINE-X Energy Inc. with its NovaLT™ gas turbine technology and associated equipment – including gears and power generation generator technology – for multiple data center projects across North America.
The NovaLT™ gas turbine is a multi-fuel solution that can start-up and run on different fuels including natural gas, various blends of natural gas and hydrogen, and 100% hydrogen, providing customers with the flexibility to adapt and meet their specific reliable and sustainable power requirements.
Click here for the full press release from Baker Hughes.
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| | Hydrogen Technology Expo North America 2025 | | |
Taking place at the NRG Center in Houston, Texas, on June 25-26, 2025, this premier event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to drive the future of hydrogen and fuel cell technology.
- 550+ Exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge solutions
- 10,000+ Attendees from across the global hydrogen value chain
- 250+ Expert Speakers delivering insights on policy, technology, and market trends
- Unlimited Networking with key stakeholders and industry pioneers
FCHEA members receive 15% off registration with code FCHEA.
Click here for more information.
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They Said It Best
"Having finally received regulatory clarity through Section 45V guidance, the U.S. hydrogen industry is ready to move forward with major domestic investments. As Congress considers historic tax and budget legislation in 2025, it is essential that this certainty is maintained so that these companies can build, employ, support local economies, and strengthen American energy and manufacturing across the country."
- Frank Wolak, President and CEO, FCHEA
Source: Hydrogen Can Help Administration Meet Energy Dominance Goals
| | Requests for Papers, Proposals, & Information | | *NEW* MACH2 - RFI for Hydrogen Producers and Hydrogen End Users | | |
The Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub is driving the future of clean energy in the Mid-Atlantic region, creating new opportunities for businesses, suppliers, and innovators to play a role in the clean hydrogen economy.
One RFI is for organizations that wish to procure Hydrogen for use in their operations. MACH2 is seeking to identify end-use and off-take projects (i.e. customers / consumers of hydrogen) that demonstrate alignment with the vision, values, and goals outlined above. This Request for Information (RFI) is an opportunity for new and existing partners to showcase transformative hydrogen projects aligned with the Department of Energy’s goals for a clean hydrogen economy and indicate their interest in partnering with the Hub.
Additionally, MACH2 is seeking to add production projects to its current portfolio that demonstrate alignment with the vision, values, and goals outlined above. This Request for Information (RFI) is an opportunity for new and existing partners to showcase transformative hydrogen projects aligned with the Department of Energy’s goals for a clean hydrogen economy and indicate their interest in partnering with the Hub. In the coming months, this RFI will be followed by a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) for projects wishing to seek federal funding to offset the cost of becoming a hydrogen producer with federal DOE funding.
Click here for more information.
| | Canada's Energy Innovation Program Clean Fuels Call for Proposals | | |
The Clean Fuels Call for Proposals under Canada's Energy Innovation Program is currently accepting applications to fund research, development, and demonstration projects that advance sustainable and cost-effective clean fuel technologies.
The initiative focuses on two key areas: Clean Fuels Production, which aims to develop innovative technologies, reduce carbon intensity, and improve feedstock availability; and Clean Fuels Transport and Storage, which seeks to enhance safety, efficiency, and integration into existing infrastructure. The application process consists of an Expression of Interest (EOI) phase open to all eligible applicants, followed by a Full Project Proposal (FPP) phase for invited participants. EOIs must be submitted by April 8, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Click here for more information.
| | Delaware Transit Corporation Request for Information: Hydrogen Fuel Supply Information | | |
Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) is requesting information from the industry to understand
the availability of hydrogen fuel in the local and regional area, in preparation for the operation of
hydrogen fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs).
DTC invites interested and capable firms to provide informative feedback based on their
knowledge and experience as further described and requested in this RFI. Information received
may be used to inform and aid DTC in finalizing preparations for a subsequent Request for
Proposal (RFP) procurement process. DTC encourages participation, acknowledging that
participation is voluntary. You may choose to provide information on some or all listed
requirements.
Questions may be asked in writing to dtccontractadministration@delaware.gov until 4:30 pm
EST, March 31, 2024.
DTC will accept Vendor responses to this RFI until 4:30 pm, EST April 11, 2025. The responses
must be emailed to dtccontractadministration@delaware.gov.
Responses need to:
- Include a cover letter on the letterhead of the company or organization submitting the
- response. The cover letter must briefly summarize the vendor’s ability to provide the
- services specified and identify all materials and enclosures being forwarded collectively in
- response to the RFI.
- Identify a contact person and include his/her phone number and email address.
- Include a Table of Contents with page numbers for each of the components in the response.
- Include a detailed description of how the Vendor will provide the product/services outlined
- in this RFI. This part of the response may also include descriptions of any enhancements
- or additional services or qualifications the Vendor will provide that are not mentioned in
- this RFI.
| | Intercity Transit Announces RFP | | |
Intercity Transit, the public transportation provider in Thurston County, Washington, anticipates that it will soon seek proposals from qualified firms interested in providing a Hydrogen Refueling Station at its location in Olympia, Washington.
The solicitation documents for this project will be available online through Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS). If your firm may be interested in this opportunity, please register in WEBS so that you may download the solicitation documents once they have been posted.
The WEBS registration process can be started by visiting the website provided above and clicking “register now”. If you require assistance with the WEBS registration process, please contact WEBS customer service at (360) 902-7400.
| | DOE Issues Notice of Intent for Funding to Advance Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies to Drive National Decarbonization | | |
On September 10, the U.S. Department of Energy announced a notice of intent for potential funding to accelerate the research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) of affordable clean-hydrogen and fuel cell technologies to drive national decarbonization. The potential funding will focus on advancing technologies for hydrogen production, hydrogen infrastructure, and fuel cells, as well as demonstrating hydrogen and fuel cells in new, high-impact applications.
Potential topic areas include:
- Photoelectrochemical (PEC) Water Splitting Device Scale Up will develop and demonstrate PEC water splitting devices using low-cost, scalable synthesis and fabrication techniques.
- High-Performance Materials for Hydrogen Service, Including Cryogenic and/or High-Pressure Conditions will develop advanced materials for use in high-pressure hydrogen storage tanks, cryogenic service conditions, and fiber reinforced polymer hydrogen pipelines.
- Sustainable High-Temperature Proton Exchange Membranes and Ionomers for Heavy-Duty Transportation Applications will develop membranes and ionomers (key components of fuel cells) suitable for high temperature operation (up to 120°C) in heavy-duty fuel cell applications, without the use of perfluorosulfonic acid.
- Domestic Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Motorcoach Bus Development and Demonstration will develop and demonstrate domestically produced fuel cell electric motorcoach buses suitable for long-haul service.
For all topic areas, HFTO envisions awarding financial assistance awards in the form of cooperative agreements with periods of performance ranging from approximately two to four years.
Click here for more information from DOE.
| | Drayage Truck Funding from Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Available to Stack with HVIP | | |
Starting Tuesday, November 14, 2023, the Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) will make $60 million provided by the Ports available for voucher requests for zero-emission Class 8 tractors performing drayage operations at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Voucher enhancements funded by the Ports are $100,000 per truck for fleets size 10 and smaller and $75,000 for fleets larger than 10, additional to the HVIP drayage voucher amount of $150,000 per truck and any other applicable HVIP voucher enhancements listed on www.californiahvip.org/funding. Purchaser qualifications are as defined in the HVIP Implementation Manual.
Funding is made available through the Ports’ Clean Truck Funds and administered by CALSTART on a first-come, first-served basis through the existing HVIP voucher request process and online Voucher Processing Center. Voucher requests will follow HVIP requirements, including the eligible trucks and dealers listed at www.californiahvip.org.
Additionally, all existing eligible unredeemed HVIP drayage truck vouchers that meet the Ports’ requirements will receive the same additional funds of $75,000 or $100,000 added to their HVIP voucher. Outreach to individual dealers and purchasers is already underway regarding this increase as additional actions are required to apply Port Clean Truck Funds to existing vouchers.
Click here for more information.
| | Zero-Emission Freight and Marine Statewide Grant Funding in California | | |
On August 22, the California Air Resources Board announced up to $20 million in funding is now available Statewide through the VW Zero-Emission Freight and Marine (ZEFM) program. This VW ZEFM solicitation incorporates the modifications to California's Beneficiary Mitigation Plan that were recently approved by the California Air Resources Board and has the following new features:
- Allows stacking with Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) and other state programs that don’t claim NOx emissions reductions
- Removed static funding caps for all project categories, including the funding cap for Airport Ground Support Equipment
- Includes a higher cost-effectiveness threshold (increased from $280,000 to $466,000 per ton of NOx reduced) that will be used as the primary factor in determining maximum funding
- Requires CARB’s pre-approval for projects with proposed award over $1 million
Funding is available for the following project categories:
- Heavy-lift forklifts (8,000 lb. lift capacity or greater) scrap and replace
- Airport ground support equipment scrap and replace
- Port cargo handling equipment (including terminal tractors) scrap and replace
- Ferries, tugboats, towboats repower, and
- Shore power system installation for ocean-going vessels not required or not yet required to use shore power while at berth.
Applications are being accepted and reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is exhausted.
Click here for more information.
| | Statewide Funding for California Zero-Emission Class 8 Freight and Port Drayage Trucks |
Funding is now available from the California Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust for the Zero-Emission Class 8 Freight and Port Drayage Trucks category. This program will provide incentive funds on a first-come, first-served basis to truck owners operating in the state of California to replace Class 8 freight trucks, including drayage trucks, waste haulers, dump trucks, and concrete mixers, with zero-emission technologies approved by the California Air Resources Board and available for commercial use.
Click here for more information on the program.
| | Incentives for Off-Road Zero-Emission Equipment | |
The California Air Resources Board announced $125 million in funding incentives for its Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE). CORE helps offset the higher cost of zero-emission technology with a point-of-sale discount. There is no scrappage requirement, and additional funding is available for charging and fueling infrastructure and for equipment deployed in disadvantaged communities.
Click here for more information on the program.
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Upcoming FCHEA Meeting Calendar
For more information on any of FCHEA's working groups, committees, or to be added to any working group rosters, please contact Connor Dolan at cdolan@fchea.org.
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FCHEA Communications and Marketing Committee
A virtual meeting will be held Wednesday, March 26 at 2:00 PM EST.
FCHEA Tax Working Group
A virtual meeting will be held on Thursday, March 27 at 2:00 PM.
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