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Summary of CARB Work Group Meeting for the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Heavy-Duty Investment Strategy
On January 30, the California Air Resources Board held a work group meeting for the fiscal year 2020-21 heavy-duty investment strategy. The strategy, built upon previous years’ work, will be incorporated into the upcoming FY 2020-21 Air Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) and Low Carbon Transportation Investments Funding Plan. CARB and CEC are coordinating activities to
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Comments on CPUC 19-09-009 Track 1 Microgird and Resiliency Strategies
On January 30, the CHBC submitted comments to the CPUC regarding the staff proposal titled, “Short-Term Actions to Accelerate the Deployment of Microgrids and Related Resiliency Solutions.” The CHBC comments addressed prioritizing interconnection applications to deliver resiliency services at key sites and locations. Read the full comments here >>
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Reply Comments on CPUC R.13-02-008 Phase 4 – Establishing Hydrogen Standards and Protocols
On January 27, the CHBC submitted comments to the CPUC on the R.13-02-008 Phase 4, which is addressing a variety of issues related to hydrogen. The CHBC continues to strongly support establishing hydrogen injection standards and protocols, a technical study to determine safe blending limits, and a preliminary injection standard within 12 months, which will
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Look, Inc. Joins the CHBC!
Look, Inc. is excited to bring our mobile app, HYGO, to the hydrogen community. HYGO is a real-time H2 Station Guide, not only navigating FCVs to stations, but more importantly, capturing the voice of the customer. HYGO crowdsources and shares FCV driver’s on-the-ground observations during refueling. Together, drivers can share reliable, real-time feedback and improve
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Summary of Pre-Application Workshop #3 – GFO-19-602 Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure
On January 24, the California Energy Commission held the third workshop for GFO-19-602 Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure at South Coast Air Quality Management District. The GFO will further support hydrogen refueling infrastructure projects, encouraging projects with fueling agreements with fleets of commercial vehicles and transit buses to increase station throughput and to aid in the transition
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Summary of the CARB Work Group Meeting for Heavy-Duty Demonstrations, Pilots, and HVIP from the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Funding Plan
On January 22, the California Air Resources Board held a work group meeting on Heavy-Duty Demonstrations, Pilots, and Clean Truck and Bus Vouchers from the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Funding Plan, which addressed the implementation of the 2019-2020 Funding Plan and specific demonstration and pilot projects. Read the full summary here >>
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Comments for CEC 19-OIR-01 on Draft 2020 Load Management Rulemaking Scoping Memo
On January 21, the CHBC submitted comments to the California Energy Commission on the proposed draft of the 2020 Load Management Rulemaking Scoping Memo (Scoping Memo). The CHBC expressed its general support to deploy an array of load management technologies to enable achievement of the state’s renewable and carbon neutral energy goals. Download the comments
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200 People Gathered to Celebrate Henry (Hank) Wedaa’s Life
Former CHBC President Mark Abramowitz had been chosen to be the Emcee of the Memorial Service with 18 speakers selected by Hank to speak. Hank founded the CHBC as its first Chair and was a true environmentalist, serving on the South Coast Air Quality Management’s Board. Executive Director Jeff Serfass was one of the invited
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MPower Innovation Joins the CHBC!
Mpower Innovation is a Silicon Valley based startup focusing on commercializing its innovative, porous materials technology for applications in hydrogen energy and fuel cells. Learn more about MPower Innovation >>
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Summary of the CAAP Stakeholder Advisory Workshop
On January 15, the San Pedro Bay Ports of Los Angeles (POLA) and Long Beach (POLB) held the first Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) Stakeholder Advisory Meeting of 2020. The workshop provided an update on the Technology Advancement Program (TAP) projects of the CAAP and solicited feedback on the implementation of the 2017 CAAP update,
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Comments on Scoping Memo and Ruling Opening Phase 4 of Rulemaking 13-02-008
On January 10, the CHBC submitted comments to the CPUC regarding the R.13-02-008 proceeding, which will consider issues related to hydrogen. The CHBC’s opening comments covered an array of points for the CPUC to consider as it works to establish injection standards and protocols for California. Overall, the CHBC strongly supports the opening of Phase
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Summary of GFO-19-305 Developing non-Lithium Ion Energy Storage Technologies Pre-application Workshop
On January 7, the CEC hosted its pre-application workshop for the non-lithium ion energy storage technologies grant opportunity. The workshop covered two groups of funding covered under the GFO: Group 1 – Develop and validate non-Lithium energy storage technologies for customer side of the meter applications. ($9M) Group 2 – Develop and validate green electrolytic
