Green Hydrogen Conference

October 3-4, 2023 | Online :: Central Time

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“Very relevant topics for both the novice and most experienced. It was moderated extremely well and Q&A for each session addressed timely. I really enjoyed the event.” Capital Project Procurement Specialist, Senior Staff, Entergy Services, LLC

“EUCI knows how to attract the right speakers and dive deep into the latest trends and advancements in energy” Program Coordinator, New York Power Authority

This year’s conference on Green Hydrogen serves as a platform for multidisciplinary collaboration, bringing together experts, researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers from across the globe. Through this conference, we aim to foster a dynamic exchange of ideas, insights, and experiences, driving innovations, promoting partnerships, and accelerating the adoption of green technologies. During this day and a half, we will delve into various dimensions of green hydrogen, exploring its production, storage, distribution, and utilization. Together with the leaders in the field, we will explore the latest advancements in electrolysis technologies, the integration of renewable energy sources, and the development of scalable infrastructure. You will receive the latest regulatory updates about the IRA production tax credit and the 45V rules.

Register now to examine the economic, environmental, and social implications of green hydrogen adoption, unlocking a sustainable and resilient future.

Learning Outcomes

1. Review current policies and regulatory frameworks for green hydrogen
2. Identify the market & investment opportunities and challenges facing companies looking to adopt green hydrogen
3. Review the global landscape and its transformation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
4. Discuss updates of the green hydrogen production tax credit (New, 45V)
5. Assess examples of renewable integration in the electrolysis process
6. Identify government policies, programs & incentives to combat climate change including green hydrogen
7. Evaluate various regulatory processes for obtaining permits and licenses for green hydrogen facilities
8. Assess the different use & applications of green hydrogen
9. Discover how emerging technologies can play a role in improving the economics of hydrogen supply
10. Identify what is new in the industry of large-scale electrolysis
11. Evaluate the impact of compact hydrogen generators on the gas grid
12. Compare methods and techniques for hydrogen blending
13. Discuss green hydrogen from organic waste production processes

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 :: Central Time

 

9:00– 10:00 a.m. :: Green Hydrogen Economy & Market Overview

The global energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as nations strive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  Green hydrogen is a promising solution to decarbonize multiple sectors and enable the widespread adoption of renewable energy resources.

This is evidenced by the DOE’s Hydrogen Energy Earthshot goal to bring the cost of clean hydrogen down to $1/kg by 2031. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which provides $8 billion towards the development of 6-10 regional clean hydrogen hubs to demonstrate the viability of the entire hydrogen value chain, and the Inflation Reduction Act, which provides a Production Tax Credit up to $3/kg for low carbon hydrogen, also serves this effort.

• Electrolysis: PEM, alkaline electrolyzes
• Renewables Integration: solar and wind in electrolysis process
• High-temperature electrolysis and photoelectrochemical systems
• Market Dynamics: demand for green hydrogen in various sectors
• Cost reduction strategies
• Financing mechanisms: investments opportunities

Matthew McMonagle, CEO and Founder, NovoHydrogen

10:00 – 11:30 a.m. :: Policy & Regulatory Framework: Opportunities, Incentives, Challenges and Certifications

We will delve into the policy and regulatory framework surrounding the development and deployment of green hydrogen technologies:

• Policy Landscape: existing policy landscape at the national and regional levels, concerning green hydrogen production, distribution and utilization
• Bilateral and Multilateral Cooperation: collaborative initiatives and partnership between companies and countries to accelerate development and deployment of green hydrogen technologies
• Incentives and Support: subsidies, grants, and financial mechanisms necessary to stimulate investments, innovations and market uptake for green hydrogen, private and public partnerships, risk-sharing models, carbon pricing offsets
• Challenges and Solutions: challenges faced in implementing effective policies and regulatory frameworks for green hydrogen and potential solutions
• Permitting and Licensing: regulatory process for obtaining permits and licenses for green hydrogen facilities, storage facilities and infrastructure, importance of establishing standards to facilitate the global trade and interoperability in the green hydrogen sector

Gary Ivory, General Manager, Douglas County PUD

11:30 – 11:45 a.m. :: Morning Break

11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. :: Power to Hydrogen

Hydropower, a mature and well-established form of renewable energy, has long been recognized for its significant contribution to global electricity generation as a base load. With more Solar, Wind, elimination of coal, together with more government regulations and restrictions, the need to manage that resource more effectively has never been more important. An innovative solution for better resource management is harnessing hydropower to produce hydrogen.

Power to Hydrogen is an innovative concept that involves converting surplus electricity, typically from renewable sources like wind or solar, into hydrogen through a process called electrolysis. This hydrogen can then be stored, transported, and utilized as a clean energy carrier in various sectors. This relatively new industry, however is a challenge to implement with new codes to follow and unclear categorization and uncertainty by AHJs. We will address the Good, Bad and the Ugly as well as Lessons Learned for you to consider in implementing your own Hydrogen generation project.

Len Anderson, PE, Senior Distribution Systems Engineer, Douglas County PUD

12:45– 1:45 p.m. :: Lunch Break

1:45– 2:45 p.m. :: Large-Scale Electrolysis

In this session, we will delve into the latest advancements, innovations, and challenges of electrochemical technology and its application in the era of sustainable energy. Being the most abundant element in the universe, hydrogen is a great candidate for powering a wide range of applications, from transportation to steel production. Harnessing hydrogen sustainably and economically is still a challenge, though. We will examine technological advancements, economic viability, and environmental benefits associated hydrogen production via water electrolysis. One of the key technologies that can contribute to realizing the Hydrogen Rainbow is the RuggedCell™ system, designed specifically for large-scale industrial hydrogen production. It combines the principles of electrolysis with rugged manufacturability-oriented engineering and inexpensive materials to create a robust and reliable hydrogen production system.

Harry De Rose, Business Development Manager, Hydrogen Optimized

2:45 – 3:00 p.m. :: Afternoon Break

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. :: Sustainability, Hydrogen Storage and Hydrogen as a Storage Solution

• Sustainability transition, hydrogen and renewable Gases
• Hydrogen Storage
• Hydrogen as a storage solution (including examples)

Laurent Nassif, CEO Renewable Solutions, Research Director, CEATI

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. :: Case Study: Hydrogen Blending Experiment EPRI

Utilities have and are deploying reciprocating internal combustion engine (RICE) power plants for dispatchable generation due to their ability to run on a variety of liquid and gaseous fuels, fast start and load change capability, and good efficiency at full and partial loads. As power companies continue to grow their renewable power assets to help meet decarbonization goals, RICE assets in turn will need to provide lower-carbon options. As a result, RICE manufacturers are actively developing solutions for new sustainable fuels (e.g., low-carbon hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol)—both for new power plants and conversions of existing assets. For hydrogen, RICE manufacturers have conducted hydrogen-natural gas (NG) co-firing tests for years, but these tests have generally been conducted at small scale or in a test laboratory environment. While these tests have provided valuable insights in managing the fuel supply and operating the engine, it was recognized that significant knowledge could be gained by testing the blended fuel at a utility-scale, grid-connected RICE unit.

This presentation will examine the blending of hydrogen with NG on one of the three 18.8 MWe Wärtsilä 18V50SG RICE units at Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corporation’s A. J. Mihm Generating Station. A full test plan was developed and enacted, and measurements taken were used to assess the engine’s performance and emissions over a range of operating conditions when using a hydrogen-NG blend. For each of the engine loads evaluated, a 100% NG run served as the reference case to benchmark the performance and emissions of the blended fuel cases. Results and lessons learned on design, testing, and safety will be discussed.

Dr. Andrew Maxson, Senior Program Manager, EPRI

 

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 : Central Time

 

9:00– 10:00 a.m. :: Green Hydrogen: Pathways, Transitions and Case Study: Emerging Business Models

Renewable hydrogen is produced through the utilization of renewable energy resources. It plays a vital role in the transition to a low-carbon and sustainable energy system.

• P2G: power to grid refers to the process of integrating and utilizing electricity generated from decentralized sources, particularly renewable energy, to enhance the overall functionality, efficiency, and sustainability of the power grid.
• Biological Systems: Biological systems in hydrogen refer to the utilization of biological processes and organisms for the production, conversion, or utilization of hydrogen gas. This field of research and application, known as biohydrogen, explores various biological pathways and organisms that can produce hydrogen as a byproduct of their metabolic processes.

Nicholas Connell, Executive Director, Green Hydrogen Coalition

10:00 – 10:15 a.m. :: Morning Break

10:15– 11:15 a.m. :: Green Hydrogen from Organic Waste

Green hydrogen produced from organic waste is a promising renewable energy source that has gained significant attention in recent years. It involves utilizing organic waste materials, such as agricultural residues, food waste, and sewage sludge, to produce hydrogen through a process called biomass gasification or anaerobic digestion.

Julia Levin, Executive Director, Bioenergy Association of California

11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. :: Beyond Conventional Energy: Exploring Green Ammonia Potential

By combining the production of green hydrogen through low-carbon energy generation and the synthesis of ammonia, we can create green ammonia, a versatile energy carrier. One of the key advantages of green ammonia is that it is a drop-in replacement fuel and hydrogen carrier that can be shipped economically over long distances. These characteristics position green ammonia as one solution to the geographic mismatch of prime renewable generation regions from energy demand regions, further strengthening the demand for low-carbon and renewable energy. The presentation will delve into the benefits of ammonia for industrial uses, emphasizing its minimal carbon intensity and potential to eliminate traditional sources of greenhouse gas emissions. We will examine its compatibility with existing infrastructure and the challenges associated with its widespread adoption, along with ongoing research and development efforts to address these challenges.

Dan Conner, CEO, Eolic Green Ammonia

12:15 p.m. :: Conference Adjourns

• Len Anderson, PE, Senior Distribution Systems Engineer, Douglas County PUD

• Nick Connell, Executive Director, Green Hydrogen Coalition

• Dan Conner, CEO, Eolic Green Ammonia

• Harry De Rose, Business Development Manager, Hydrogen Optimized

• Gary Ivory, General Manager, Douglas County PUD

• Julia Levin, Executive Director, Executive Director, Bioenergy Association of California

• Dr. Andrew Maxson, Senior Program Manager, EPRI

• Matt McMonagle, CEO & Founder, NovoHydrogen

• Laurent Nassiff, CEO Renewable Solutions, Research Director, CEATI

We will be using Microsoft Teams to facilitate your participation in the upcoming event. You do not need to have an existing Teams account in order to participate in the broadcast – the course will play in your browser and you will have the option of using a microphone to speak with the room and ask questions, or type any questions in via the chat window and our on-site representative will relay your question to the instructor.

• Microsoft recommends downloading and installing the Teams app if possible. You may also use the Edge browser or Chrome.
• You will receive a separate email with a unique link to a personalized landing page which will include links to join all sessions of this event.
• If you are using a microphone, please ensure that it is muted until such time as you need to ask a question.
• The remote meeting connection will be open approximately 30 minutes before the start of the course. We encourage you to connect as early as possible in case you experience any unforeseen problems.

Please Note: Confirmed speakers do not need to register and are encouraged to participate in all sessions of the event. If you are a speaker and have any questions please contact our offices at 1.303.770.8800

Please Note: This event is being conducted entirely online. All attendees will connect and attend from their computer, one connection per purchase. For details please see our FAQ

If you are unable to attend at the scheduled date and time, we make recordings available to all attendees for 7 days after the event

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Green Hydrogen Conference

October 3-4, 2023 | Online

Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before September 01, 2023 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800

Credits

EUCI is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.

EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 1.0 CEUs for this event.

Requirements for Successful Completion of Program

Participants must log in for the entirety of the conference and be in attendance for the entirety of the conference to be eligible for continuing education credit.

Instructional Methods

PowerPoint (or likewise) presentations will be used by every speaker. The attendees will engage in open discussions, panels, and Q&A sessions. Speakers will present their case studies on topics of interest.

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Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.

Course CPE Credits: 11.0
There is no prerequisite for this Course.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None

EUCI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org

 

Who Should Attend

• Green hydrogen manufacturers
• Electric & gas utilities
• Distributors
• Electrolysis technology OEMs
• Investors
• Hydrogen end-users
• Government and research organizations
• Industry association and bodies