VX News excerpts this panel from CoMotion LA 2024 elaborating on the current market and cost drivers for clean hydrogen fuel and infrastructure and ARCHES' role in accelerating California's hydrogen ecosytem.
CEC Vice Chair Siva Gunda discusses California's clean energy goals, emphasizing the need for 150,000 new megawatts to meet targets. He highlights the CEC's role in leveraging federal funds, including those from the Inflation Reduction Act, to support energy projects and coordinates with state agencies for efficient resource application. Gunda addresses challenges in grid reliability, affordability, and extensive planning. He highlights the importance of storage solutions, CCS, and hydrogen in achieving a balanced energy grid and underscores global collaborations, particularly with India, to enhance climate solutions and renewable energy efforts.
In a recent exclusive webinar led by Tyson Eckerle, Senior Advisor for Clean Infrastructure and Mobility at the California Governor's Office of Business & Economic Development, participants gained valuable insights into the future of California's hydrogen landscape. Hosted by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California, Eckerle delved into the innovative California Hydrogen Hub initiative, which aims to utilize clean, renewable hydrogen to transform transportation, energy, and industrial sectors. Discover the strategic partnerships propelling this initiative forward and explore the roadmap for establishing a sustainable, statewide hydrogen market ecosystem. Don't miss this opportunity to uncover the potential of hydrogen in decarbonizing our economy and shaping a greener future for generations to come.