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April 22, 2024
HFTO Announces Plans to Develop and Launch Innovative Clean Hydrogen Prize
In recognition of Earth Day, the U.S. Department of Energy's Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO) announced plans to develop an innovative competition entitled Equitable and Clean Opportunities for Hydrogen Deployment – the Eco-H2 Prize.
April 19, 2024
DOE Deputy Secretary Turk to Kick Off Hydrogen Program's 2024 AMR
The May 6 plenary session will kick off at 1 p.m. ET, with opening remarks from Deputy Secretary of Energy David M. Turk. Deputy Secretary Turk will also moderate a panel discussion with members of the Hydrogen Interagency Task Force.
April 19, 2024
@H2News: January–March 2024 HFTO Newsletter
This newsletter is a quarterly resource that includes a recap of news and events from the previous three months, as well as a preview of upcoming activities.
April 17, 2024
April H2IQ Hour Webinar: H2EDGE Workforce Development
Join the second of two H2IQ Hour webinars this month celebrating Earth Day on Thursday, April 25, at 12 p.m. EDT for an overview of the Hydrogen Education for a Decarbonized Economy (H2EDGE) initiative.
April 12, 2024
April H2IQ Hour Webinar: Sail into Earth Day with the Energy Observer Laboratory Vessel Powered by Clean Hydrogen
Join the first of two H2IQ Hour webinars this month celebrating Earth Day on Friday, April 19, at 12:30 p.m. EDT for an onboard look at the Energy Observer, a zero-emissions laboratory vessel powered by clean hydrogen from seawater.
April 11, 2024
Department of Energy Announces Phase Two Winners of Hydrogen Shot Incubator Prize Competition
The Hydrogen Shot Incubator Prize is a multi-phase competition launched by the U.S. Department of Energy Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office to identify, develop, and test disruptive technologies that reduce the cost of producing clean hydrogen.
April 10, 2024
HFTO Recognizes Bonus Prize Finalist in EnergyTech University Prize Competition
HFTO is pleased to recognize the EnergyTech University Prize selection of student team ECHO Solutions from the University of Houston as the HFTO Bonus Prize finalist.
April 9, 2024
Five Reasons Not To Miss This Year's AMR
Register today for the DOE Hydrogen Program's 2024 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Meeting (AMR), May 6–9 in Arlington, Virginia, to hear updates on the national clean hydrogen strategy, the Hydrogen Hubs, and other clean energy topics!
March 27, 2024
Department of Energy Announces $6 Billion to Transform America's Industrial Sector, Strengthen Domestic Manufacturing, and Slash Emissions
Selections include demonstrations of some of the world's first clean hydrogen-fueled direct reduced ironmaking facilities, which can help eliminate the vast majority of steelmaking emissions
March 25, 2024
DOE National Laboratory Consortium to Advance High-Volume Manufacturing of Critical Clean Hydrogen Technologies
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office is pleased to highlight a renewed Roll-to-Roll (R2R) Consortium to develop “roll-to-roll” processes that will reduce the cost of manufacturing electrolyzers and fuel cells.