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Today, the DOE Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations announced the selection of a consortium to help accelerate commercial liftoff of the clean hydrogen economy. EFI Foundation, S&P Global and ICE Markets will help design and implement demand-side support mechanisms for unlocking the market potential of the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs. Over the next six to nine months, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will work with the consortium and the H2Hubs to design robust demand-side support and other “demand pull” measures that will bridge the gap between producers and buyers of clean hydrogen. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eX4G8hiR

We can't ignore the #industrial sector. Heavy industry accounts for nearly 1/3 of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, and the sector's emissions are some of the hardest to abate. This is why I am excited to see the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) put more than $6 billion towards #decarbonization of the industrial sector.

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) opened applications for up to $100 million in federal funding to support pilot-scale energy storage demonstrations. With funding made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the opportunity focuses on non-lithium technologies and long-duration systems, aiming to move energy storage technologies closer to utility-scale deployment. OCED intends to fund 5-15 projects with awards ranging from $5 million to no more than $20 million; each award is required to provide a minimum, non-federal cost share of 50%. The deadline for concept papers is October 16, and the deadline for full applications is February 13, 2025. For more information, follow the link: https://bit.ly/4db5r7I #PumpedStorageHydropower #Hydropower #Hydro

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) is looking to advance the development of non-lithium long-duration energy storage (LDES) by funding pilot demonstration projects. The OCED issued a notice of intent this month for up to $100 million, indicating it is looking to advance the commercial viability and utility-scale deployment of non-lithium, long-duration (10+ hours) stationary storage technologies and applications. It is expected that the OCED will fund three to 15 projects, each receiving between $5 million and $20 million. There will be a 50% minimum non-federal cost share per project, according to a statement from the DOE. While some short-duration lithium-ion-based energy storage is already in place to support the grid, it will likely not be capable of dispatching the power necessary to mitigate the growing fleet of variable renewable energy resources. LDES technologies, however, could fill that role, especially if they leverage non-lithium battery chemistries capable of storing energy for future dispatch for much longer periods than lithium ion –– often as long as eight to 12 hours. There are already several alternative technologies on the market, including chemical, thermal and electrochemical batteries. For example, Redflow, an Australian battery manufacturer, produces zinc bromine electrochemical flow batteries for LDES systems, while BSAF is producing sodium sulfur-based chemistries for the same purpose. Additionally, AEsir Technologies is developing nickel zinc batteries for LDES applications for the critical infrastructure, defense and aerospace industries, and e-Zinc recently received $31 million in funding to complete a pilot manufacturing facility for its zinc-air battery. In addition to longer energy storage times, both can maintain reliable power in higher ambient temperatures over longer periods and with less degradation than lithium-ion batteries. They are also not as prone to thermal runaway, meaning they’re less likely to catch on fire. The U.S. government is also testing how well LDES systems integrate with microgrid technologies. The DOE’s Loan Programs Office recently made a conditional commitment to fund a solar plus LDES microgrid for the Viejas Band of the Kumeyaay Indians in Alpine, California, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is testing an LDES microgrid for use at remote military installations. The USACE’s containerized system utilizes iron flow batteries. Additional information can also be found on the OCED’s long-duration energy storage website. To save energy & cost for your business, contact me at https://buff.ly/2EjAMbu. #Reliability #EnergyStorage #EnergyEfficiency #Renewables #EnergyAudit #Procurement #Resilience https://buff.ly/4d33ACx

Huge news out of the Office of Clean Energy Demonstratios this week! OCED announced project selections for the Industrial Demonstrations Program, with $6B in federal funding for achieving deep industrial decarbonization. This program aims to demonstrate industrial decarbonization across sectors that our economy and livelihoods rely on. This includes Iron & Steel, Cement, Chemicals, Pulp & Paper and others. Importantly, this program unlocks $14B in private sector funding (as cost share) to kickstart the equitable transition to a clean energy economy. I was happy to contribute to the portfolio strategy for this decision, taking the lead on coordinating Carbon Capture and Storage between OCED programs. For hard-to-abate sectors, Industrial CCS is one of the necessary least-cost abatement solutions to achieve 2050 Net Zero economy goals. Projects in the Industrial Demonstrations program and other Carbon Manage programs seek to de-risk Industrial CCS so that we can deploy this important solution at scale. Congratulations and a job well done to the OCED Industrial Demonstrations team for their incredible hard work. I know some people who worked day and night to bring this program to life. It has been an absolute joy working with dedicated public servants who believe in the mission of climate action! #netzero #cleanenergy #industrialdecarbonization #DOE #climate #sustainability #commercialization #carboncapture #CCS

With a Phase I award negotiated with the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, Appalachian Regional Clean Energy Hydrogen Hub proponents finally can take a deep breath. #hydrogentechnology #hydrogennow #hydrogen #hydrogenenergy #hydrogeneconomy #hydrogenfuel #hydrogenfuelcells #hydrogenfuelcell #hydrogenmobility #hydrogentransportation #hydrogenpower #carboncapture #carbonsequestration #carbononeutral #carbonnetzero #netzerocarbon #carbonfree #carbonoffsetting #appalachianbasin #appalachia #carboncapture #carbonsequestration #carbonnetzero #carbonzero

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Hydrogen Week is celebrated to raise awareness about the potential of hydrogen as a clean energy source, supporting the global transition to a low-carbon future. This week highlights the advancements in hydrogen technologies and its role in reducing emissions across industries.   DKY, #Hydrogen, is the lightest and most abundant element in the universe and is widely used to produce fuels and products we use daily. As we look towards decarbonizing the energy economy, there are many potential new ways we could use hydrogen to support a clean, #affordable, and #reliable energy transition.   Check Out Some Of The Ways EPRI and the LCRI are Researching and Demonstrating HYDROGEN: https://lnkd.in/eHFcgpQn

The DOE's Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) has unveiled plans to inject $1.3 billion into its portfolio of federally funded carbon capture demonstration and large-scale pilot programs by the end of the year—including up to $400 million to support one commercial-scale #coal power plant carbon capture and storage (#CCS) demonstration. So far, OCED’s power plant–related portfolio includes three commercial-scale demonstrations, two large-scale pilots, and five projects that will conduct integrated front-end engineering and design (#FEED) studies. Here is a snapshot of what those projects entail. https://lnkd.in/g54DM_dK