On August 28, the CHBC submitted reply comments to the CPUC on the “Track 2 Microgrid and Resiliency Strategies Staff Proposal, Facilitating the Commercialization of  Microgrids Pursuant to Senate Bill 1339.” The CHBC appreciated the Commission’s recognition that hydrogen is one of the fuels to be considered in microgrid planning and that fuel cells are

On August 21, the CHBC submitted reply comments to the CPUC for the Administrative Law Judge’s Ruling Requesting Comments on Wireline Provider Resiliency Strategies. The CHBC comments outlined the following points: Agreed with Public Advocates that clean backup generation technologies ought to be prioritized over diesel backup power. Opting for hydrogen fuel cell systems helps address

On August 14, the CHBC submitted its opening comments to the CPUC on the proposal titled “Facilitating the Commercialization of Microgrids Pursuant to Senate Bill 1339.” The CHBC expressed its appreciation that the Commission recognized that hydrogen is one of the fuels to be considered in microgrid planning and that fuel cells are to be

On July 30 the CHBC submitted comments to the California Energy Commission on the IEPR Update Workshops on Accessing the Future Role of Microgrids, which occurred on July 7 and 9. The CHBC comments focused on the role of hydrogen and fuel cell technology in microgrids, specifically: Hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers have important roles

Today, the CHBC submitted reply comments to the California Public Utilities Commission on the Order Instituting Rulemaking Regarding Policies, Procedures, and Rules for the Self-Generation Incentive Program and Related Issues. The CHBC comments called attention to and agreed with the interest expressed by a number of parties in green hydrogen being included in the SGIP

On July 1, the CHBC submitted comments to the CPUC on the Proposed Decision Adopting Wireless Provider Resiliency Strategies. The CHBC expressed disappointment that the decision continues to allow use of polluting diesel generators while doing nothing to encourage use of zero emissions hydrogen fuel cell backup generators to ensure that critical services, including telecommunication,

On June 30, the CHBC submitted comments to the CPUC regarding the OIR to Continue Electric Integrated Resource Planning and Related Procurement Processes. The CHBC outlined the following points in its comments: Agree with several parties who commented that hydrogen energy storage ought to be prioritized as part of integrated resource planning because it is

On June 29, the CHBC submitted comments to the CPUC regarding the Order Instituting Rulemaking Regarding Policies, Procedures and Rules for the Self-Generation Incentive Program and Related Issues. The CHBC comments outlined four areas for CPUC to consider in the OIR: Appreciation that the SGIP OIR includes consideration of program revisions to incorporate increased use

On June 15, the CHBC submitted comments to the CPUC regarding the OIR to Continue Electric Integrated Resource Planning & Related Procurement. The CHBC’s main points were: Including green electrolytic hydrogen in IRP modeling is in line with state law. Green electrolytic hydrogen is the most scalable, geographically flexible long duration storage option and more

On May 26, the CHBC submitted comments to the CPUC regarding the proposed decision adopting short-term actions to accelerate microgrid deployment and related resiliency solutions. The CHBC supported the comments of several parties calling for the Track 1 microgrid proposed decision to be expanded to include fuel cells (and hydrogen-based fuel cells), to ensure more

On April 17, the CHBC submitted reply comments to the CPUC for the R.18-03-011 proceeding proposal, which addressed Communications Service Provider Resiliency and Disaster Response Requirements. The CHBC comments highlighted hydrogen fuel cell backup generation as a means to ensure that critical services, including telecommunication, remain resilient and reliable 24/7/365 without emitting criteria air pollutants.

On March 17, the CHBC submitted its reply comments to the CPUC regarding the R.16-02-007 proceeding on the Proposed Decision on the 2019-2020 Resource Portfolios. The CHBC expressed its agreement with comments made by CESA and EDF that support the Commission to include a wide range of long duration storage technologies in the resource portfolio