Texas Hydrogen Alliance

The final rules have been released. https://lnkd.in/en4tcnUn

The Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Seminar (Seminar), being held January 14-16, 2025 in Long Beach, California, is the longest-standing hydrogen energy event in North America. The Seminar first kicked off in 1976 and continues to be the only hydrogen conference in the United States structured by industry for industry. While many conferences have emerged over the past few years; there is only one Seminar. The Seminar highlights industry innovation and leadership, builds international partnerships, connects stakeholders and customers, highlights technology advancements, and draws attendees from business, government, and academia. • Japan is the Country Sponsor with a unique pavilion and opportunity for trans-Pacific insight and networking, • Exclusive Department of Energy (DOE) half-day workshop arranged by the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office, • The Seminar was selected by the US Commercial Service as one of few energy events in 2025 for its Trade Event Partnership Program, and • As the first event of 2025, the Seminar will be positioned to highlight the path ahead for our industry in light of the US elections. https://lnkd.in/gXTJa8pf

⚡ Did you know? Hydrogen production is becoming greener with advancements in electrolysis using renewable energy. This means we can produce hydrogen without emitting carbon, making it an even more sustainable solution. 💧⚡ #GreenHydrogen #Electrolysis #RenewableEnergy Øyvind Fredriksen Philipp Thönnißen Marcel Thyssen Felix Grass Jørn Helge Dahl Benjamin Jost Patrick Breuer Blaise Thomas Eli Turander Guro Grytli Seim Sandra van Vliet Renata Carvalho Jule Hinckers

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS released final rules for the Section 48 Energy Credit – also known as the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) – that will give clean energy project developers clarity and certainty to undertake major investments to produce more clean power and further strengthen America’s clean energy economy. Among other items, note that for Hydrogen storage: The final rules clarify that hydrogen energy storage property does not need to store hydrogen that is solely used as energy and not for other purposes. More details, including for hydrogen and fuel cells below. https://lnkd.in/eM4SQz27

The highly anticipated report is out from the Railroad Commission of Texas. https://lnkd.in/g7HpfyS8

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) is now accepting grant applications under the Governmental Alternative Fuel Fleet Grant Program (GAFF). An estimated $4 million in funding is available to help eligible government entities purchase or lease new fleet vehicles that operate on alternative fuels. Webinar Information Join TCEQ for a webinar to learn more about the GAFF program: Webinar: December 11, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. (CT) Register by completing the GAFF Webinar Reservation Form by 5:00 p.m. (CT) on December 10, 2024. A link to join the webinar will be emailed to you once you have completed and submitted the registration form. The webinar will be free and open to the public. Eligible Applicants Eligible applicants must operate a fleet of more than 15 motor vehicles and be a: State agency County Municipality School district Junior college district River authority Water district or other special district Other political subdivision Mass transit or school transportation providers or other public entities established to provide public or school transportation services may also be eligible to apply. Eligible Projects TCEQ will award GAFF grants on a competitive basis for the purchase or lease of new on-road vehicles that operate using the following alternative fuels: Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Hydrogen (fuel cells) Electricity (including fully electric and plug-in hybrids) Up to 10% of awarded funds may be granted for the purchase, lease, or installation of refueling infrastructure or equipment, or refueling services in conjunction with an eligible vehicle purchase or lease with the same alternative fuel type in the same grant application. Eligible Areas Grants under this program are available statewide, with priority given to projects in the nonattainment areas and affected counties. Nonattainment Counties Dallas-Fort Worth Area Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Wise counties El Paso Area El Paso county Houston-Galveston-Brazoria Area Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, and Waller counties San Antonio Area Bexar county Tyler-Longview Area Rusk county Other Areas Anderson, Freestone, Howard, Hutchinson, Navarro, Panola, and Titus counties Affected Counties Austin Area Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties Beaumont-Port Arthur Area Hardin, Jefferson, and Orange counties Corpus Christi Area Nueces, and San Patricio counties Dallas-Fort Worth Area Henderson, Hood, and Hunt counties San Antonio Area Comal, Guadalupe, and Wilson counties Tyler-Longview Area Gregg, Harrison, Smith, and Upshur counties

Following on from last year's increased investment from Cemex Ventures, we are delighted to share the news of their initial deployment of our clean hydrogen technology at Cemex's cement plant in Rugby, UK! HiiROC is revolutionising hydrogen production with our low-cost, proprietary process, #ThermalPlasmaElectrolysis (TPE), which uses only one fifth of the electricity required by water electrolysis and produces no carbon dioxide  – an industry game-changer. Our work with Cemex at Rugby is part of their Future in Action programme. Cemex will deploy TPE to produce hydrogen for its clinker kiln, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, a key step towards their goal of becoming a net-zero company by 2050. To read more about the project, click the link here: https://lnkd.in/e2ZdY_cf #Hydrogen #EnergyTransition #FOAK #CleanEnergy #CementDecarbonisation #NetZero #FutureInAction #Cemex #CemexVentures #HiiROC

Building a Greener Future with Hydrogen Innovation 🌱 We recently visited Applied Hydrogen, a pioneering Norwegian company advancing hydrogen-powered construction equipment. Their latest project—a 30-ton Volvo excavator retrofitted with a fuel cell and our 700-bar hydrogen cylinders—achieves impressive all-day operation with nearly 60 kg of hydrogen. With a sturdy design, lightweight cylinders, and CE-certified weight compliance, this machine is super powerful and very robust. This innovation promises zero-emission solutions for the construction industry, and we’re excited to see it enter pilot operations soon! 🚧🏗️ #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #Hydrogen Jørn Helge Dahl Patrick Breuer Blaise Thomas Philipp Thönnißen Marcel Thyssen Benjamin Jost Felix Grass Eli Turander