(From the DOE Office of Energy Efficiencies and Renewable Energy, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office) August 25, 2023 In case you missed it, last Friday, leaders from the White House, DOE, and other federal agencies discussed plans for implementing the U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap. During the webinar, Deputy National Climate Advisor Mary

(From the Office of the Governor) August 8, 2023 SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom has directed the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) to develop California’s Hydrogen Market Development Strategy, employing an all-of-government approach to building up California’s clean, renewable hydrogen market. It will closely resemble the Zero-Emission Vehicle Market Development Strategy to help California collectively move

In a July 10, 2023 article by Sue Retka Schill, freelance writer for Biomass Magazine, CHBC Executive Director Katrina Fritz is quoted and multiple CHBC members’ projects are identified with the promise to expand biogenic hydrogen production, but only if unhindered by overly restrictive rules. Read the full article here.

Thank you CHBC members and to everyone who participated in this year’s CHBC and GNA California Hydrogen Leadership Summit on June 20. Over 550 Summit attendees represented public, private, nonprofit, community and tribal organizations.  Attendees engaged in networking and sessions on policy and hydrogen topics including decarbonization, air quality, transportation, and grid reliability and resilience. 

California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC) Executive Director Katrina Fritz pens an editorial in Green Car Journal. Click here to read it. For organizations interested in the CHBC and its activities, please visit www.californiahydrogen.org. About The California Hydrogen Business Council The California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC) is comprised of 140 companies, agencies, and individuals involved in the

Deputy Director Jennifer Hamilton speaks with Nadim Chaudhry and World Hydrogen Leaders about her new role at CHBC. To find out more about the CHBC and its activities please visit www.californiahydrogen.org. About the California Hydrogen Business Council The California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC) is comprised of 140 companies, agencies, and individuals involved in the business

SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC), the largest and most diverse industry trade association for hydrogen and fuel cells in the state, announced the appointment of Jennifer Hamilton as Deputy Director. Hamilton has most recently led operations for the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Partnership, as well as development of national and global fuel cell

Katrina Fritz named Executive Director; Teresa Cooke and Mikhael Skvarla to advise on policy SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC), the largest and most diverse industry trade association for hydrogen and fuel cells in the state, formally confirmed the appointment of Katrina Fritz to Executive Director for the organization.  In addition, industry

SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC), the largest and most diverse industry trade association for hydrogen and fuel cells in the state, announced the appointment of Katrina Fritz as the organization’s Interim Executive Director. As Interim Executive Director of the CHBC, Fritz will guide the organization as chief advocate and champion for

SACRAMENTO – Today, organizers announced the final speaker lineup and session topics for the California Hydrogen Leadership Summit, a new event created to help policymakers attain ambitious decarbonization and air quality goals by stimulating the production, storage, and use of renewable hydrogen. The summit will provide attendees with insights into how to successfully overcome barriers

ARB and CEC recently passed significant funding packages that support charging and hydrogen fueling ZEV infrastructure, recognizing the importance of investing in multiple ZEV options to meet the state’s climate goals. However, more support is needed.

The curtailment of renewable generation has increased significantly over the last few years in California, and is starting to affect the deployment of new renewable generation. Hydrogen can provide a lot of value, as an energy storage medium, transportation fuel, and to firm up the grid and increase resiliency, especially when produced from low-cost electricity.