Pittsburgh, PA
This session explores the potential of hydrogen as a carbon-free energy carrier for federal facilities, focusing on its applications in transportation, power generation, and heating. It addresses the practical challenges of hydrogen deployment, such as its high flammability, lower energy density, and the developmental stage of technologies necessary for creating an integrated energy system. The discussion will cover key considerations in designing and implementing hydrogen solutions that align with the objectives of Executive Order 14057, enhancing resilience and sustainability. Experts will provide insights into hydrogen's role in fleet decarbonization, its comparison with electrification strategies, and share case studies. Attendees will learn strategies for leveraging hydrogen's unique properties to navigate its deployment challenges effectively and comply with federal mandates, paving the way for a resilient and sustainable energy future.
Instructors
Benjamin Gould, Technology Manager, Department of Energy, Fuel Cell Technologies Office Read Bio
Ben Gould has 15+ years' experience working on hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. He is an internationally recognized expert in the field and has authored numerous peer reviewed publications, book chapters, and patents on the subject. Prior to joining DOE he was on the team at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory that set the unofficial world record for flight duration in a 55 lb unmanned air vehicle at 24+ hours on 1 tank of compressed hydrogen. Briefly his podcast interview of fuel cell drones was the #1 search result for fuel cells on iTunes.
Brian McCarthy, Hydrogen Market Leader, WSP Read Bio
Brian McCarthy is a global business leader with current responsibility for WSP's United States hydrogen market strategy development and implementation. Prior to his role at WSP, Brian led a low carbon process-technology business with a portfolio which included hydrogen, synthetic natural gas, and emerging plastics recycling technologies. Brian has been active in strategic partnering including for delivery of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel projects. He is deeply passionate about energy transition in general and the hydrogen market specifically. He has held responsibility in new market strategy conceptualization, implementation, and project delivery. He is a graduate of Rutgers School of Engineering and the University of North Carolina's Kenan-Flagler Business School.
Michael Bradford, Senior Technical Leader, GTI Energy Read Bio
Dr. Michael Bradford is a Senior Technical Leader at GTI Energy. He serves as project manager for CoolLPG (developing proprietary technology for renewable propane and butane production), principal investigator for DISSPATCH H2 (understanding the potential of the Anadarko Basin for Underground Hydrogen Storage), and principal investigator for HERO (to design, develop and deploy resilient prototype hydrogen-based energy systems for the DoD). Dr. Bradford has over 25 years of R&D experience in the chemicals, fuels, clean air, and consumer electronics industries, initiating, overseeing, and executing projects and programs in materials science, heterogeneous catalysis, solid oxide fuel cells, reaction engineering, ceramic membranes and membrane reactors, process development, and MEMS packaging. He is the author or co-author of 21 technical publications and the co-/inventor of 20 issued patents. Dr. Bradford holds PhD and MS degrees in Chemical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University, and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
- Recognize hydrogen as a Clean Energy Option: Participants will acquire a foundational understanding of hydrogen's role in energy systems, its potential applications, and insights into the Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Technologies Office's (HFTO) efforts;
- Recognize Practical Deployment of Hydrogen Solutions: Attendees will learn about the practical aspects of using hydrogen, including addressing its flammability, energy density issues, and strategies for clean energy generation;
- Identify various points of comparison between Fleet Decarbonization Methods: The session will provide a comparative analysis of hydrogen fuel cells and electric vehicles, discussing their respective benefits and limitations for fleet decarbonization and infrastructure considerations;
- Recognize lessons from HERO Implementation: The seminar will present a detailed case study from the HERO project, offering lessons on the design and deployment of hydrogen systems at a military base, including initial challenges and findings.
