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 August 5, the CHBC submitted comments to the California Air Resources Board on the July 15 workshop on Fuels and Infrastructure for a Carbon Neutral Economy. The CHBC focused on two major areas that require efforts to decarbonize fuels and realize a carbon neutral economy, which were: Policies to support market development of zero

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

On  July 27, the Atlantic Council hosted a webcast on opportunities and challenges on offshore wind with speakers Karen Douglas, CEC Commissioner, Thomas Brostrom, CEO Orsted North America, David Hayes, State Energy and Environmental Impact Center (and former Obama and Clinton appointee), and Hannes Pfeifenberger, Brattle Group. In this webcast, hosted in a discussion format,

On July 23, the CHBC submitted comments to the California Energy Commission on the recently held IEPR Update Workshops on Hydrogen Supply, Infrastructure, and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Market Status, urging the CEC to join ARB in calling for an extension of AB 8 funding of hydrogen fueling infrastructure, the only current policy mechanism that

By Bill Zobel, Executive Director, California Hydrogen Business Council The global movement towards zero emission mobility has just begun.  Some, like Forbes contributor James Morris, think the die has been cast and that fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) have already lost to battery electric vehicles (BEVs).  But this call is misleading and misguided. It’s true

The CHBC convened its seventh California Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Summit from March 5-6, 2020. This Summit saw 230 government officials, industry experts, academia, and other thought leaders from across California and the nation exchange ideas on how hydrogen technologies can enable the State of California’s ambitious climate, clean energy, equity, resilience, and air quality

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 2, CHBC executive director, Bill Zobel, provided comments during the California Energy Commission IEPR Commissioner Workshop on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Market Status, which had two sessions: “Hydrogen Supply and Infrastructure Status” Regulatory certainty needs to facilitate investment. This is absolutely necessary for more private capital to make its way into

On July 2, the CHBC submitted comments to the California Energy Commission on the June 11 and June 12 IEPR Update workshops focused on Transportation Trends and a Light-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Market Update. The CHBC comments focused on the opportunities and policy issues related to accelerating light duty hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, as well

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