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AIChE Selected by DOE to Lead New Hydrogen Electrolyzer and Fuel Cell Recycling Consortium 

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Among the recipients, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) was selected to lead H2CIRC, a new “recovery and recycling” consortium charged with developing innovative and practical approaches to enable the recovery, recycling, and reuse of materials and components for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers.

Key Points: 
  • Among the recipients, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) was selected to lead H2CIRC, a new “recovery and recycling” consortium charged with developing innovative and practical approaches to enable the recovery, recycling, and reuse of materials and components for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers.
  • This development will be supported by federal funding to be awarded to AIChE for the Hydrogen Electrolyzer and Fuel Cell Recycling Consortium, which totals $50 million over five years.
  • Additional DOE funding is being awarded for projects including low-cost, high-throughput electrolyzer manufacturing; electrolyzer component and supply chain development; advanced technology and component development; advanced manufacturing of fuel cell assemblies and stacks; and fuel cell supply chain development.
  • AIChE and its consortium partners will establish a blueprint across the industry for recycling electrolyzer and fuel cell systems and components, aimed at securing long-term supply chain security and environmental sustainability.

NewHydrogen CEO Steve Hill Discussed Hydrogen and Gas Turbine Combustion Systems with Georgia Tech Clean Energy Expert

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewHydrogen, Inc. (OTCMKTS:NEWH), the developer of a breakthrough technology that uses clean energy and water to produce the world’s cheapest green hydrogen, today announced that in a recent podcast the Company’s CEO Steve Hill spoke with Dr. Tim Lieuwen, Executive Director of the Strategic Energy Institute at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Key Points: 
  • During the conversation, Dr. Lieuwen shared his extensive insight on gas turbine combustion systems, explaining their versatility and ability to use different types of fuel, including renewable ones such as hydrogen.
  • The discussion also covered the process of generating electricity through gas turbines, with Dr. Lieuwen providing a detailed explanation.
  • Dr. Lieuwen and Mr. Hill also discussed challenges and opportunities of a hydrogen economy, with a focus on the use of green hydrogen produced from renewable sources.
  • Dr. Lieuwen said, “There is a need for efficient energy storage solutions, such as converting the energy into hydrogen and storing it underground.

US Department of Energy Recommends Grant Award for ERI’s Plan to Expand Participation in Consumer Electronics Recycling

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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ERI’s application for grant funding of about $5 million is designed to support the DOE’s goal to increase collection of end-of-life consumer electronics and stand-alone batteries for recycling as a key contributor in developing a sustainable domestic source of battery-grade materials.

Key Points: 
  • ERI’s application for grant funding of about $5 million is designed to support the DOE’s goal to increase collection of end-of-life consumer electronics and stand-alone batteries for recycling as a key contributor in developing a sustainable domestic source of battery-grade materials.
  • “We are grateful and excited about the DOE’s support of and commitment to bipartisan infrastructure laws surrounding consumer electronics battery recycling, reprocessing, and battery collection,” said John Shegerian, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of ERI.
  • “We’re honored and humbled to receive the MESC’s recommendation to receive the grant award to pioneer an innovative and comprehensive outreach program to engage and inspire more Americans to responsibly recycle their end-of-life electronics and consumer batteries.
  • ERI is the largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company in the United States.

Nominations Open for 2024 ISG Women in Digital Awards

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Information Services Group ( ISG ) (Nasdaq: III ), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, today announced that nominations are open for the third annual ISG Women in Digital Awards program, recognizing exceptional leadership among women in digital roles.

Key Points: 
  • Information Services Group ( ISG ) (Nasdaq: III ), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, today announced that nominations are open for the third annual ISG Women in Digital Awards program, recognizing exceptional leadership among women in digital roles.
  • “ISG is delighted to open nominations for the 2024 ISG Women in Digital Awards program,” said Michael P. Connors, chairman and CEO, ISG.
  • “Women are making significant contributions in digital and technology roles,” said Kimberly Tobias, ISG director and program leader, ISG Women in Digital.
  • “The ISG Women in Digital Awards celebrate their successes and the impact of their work, while aiming to encourage future generations to pursue careers in the digital world.”
    The ISG Women in Digital Awards are part of the ISG Women in Digital community, established in 2018 to provide a platform to exchange practical advice and innovative ideas on diversity and advancement in the workplace.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ACQUIRES SAFFiRE RENEWABLES AND STRENGTHENS FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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DALLAS, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announces the acquisition of SAFFiRE Renewables, LLC (SAFFiRE) as part of the investment portfolio of its wholly owned subsidiary Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures, LLC (SARV).

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announces the acquisition of SAFFiRE Renewables, LLC (SAFFiRE) as part of the investment portfolio of its wholly owned subsidiary Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures, LLC (SARV).
  • SARV is dedicated to creating more opportunities for Southwest® to obtain scalable sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
  • "This acquisition marks Southwest's transition from investor to sole owner of SAFFiRE, expressing our confidence in SAFFiRE's technology and its potential to advance our sustainability goals as well as the goals of the broader industry," said Bob Jordan , President & CEO of Southwest Airlines.
  • We look forward to continuing our journey with SAFFiRE as part of our efforts to propel this promising technology forward."

UL Solutions HOMER® Front Software Adds Frequency Regulation Modeling for Utility-Scale Battery Storage

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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BOULDER, Colo., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, announced the release of the new 1.0 version of HOMER® Front software, adding expanded performance and financial forecasting capabilities to the subscription-based online application for designing, optimizing and maximizing the revenue and return on investment of complex utility-scale energy storage, solar, wind and hybrid systems.

Key Points: 
  • With the new capabilities in HOMER Front software version 1.0, battery energy storage system (BESS) stakeholders can model most electricity markets worldwide, including frequency regulation, capacity markets, real-time energy markets, and contractual power purchase agreements with specific time-of-delivery obligations.
  • Power plant owners and operators increasingly rely on frequency regulation to balance electricity supply and demand, stabilize voltage frequency and prevent power outages — particularly as more renewable energy generation is deployed.
  • BESS stores and dispatches these variable energy resources to provide frequency regulation.
  • The user enters the maximum energy capacity that can be reserved for frequency regulation and the minimum price required for participation.

UL Solutions HOMER® Front Software Adds Frequency Regulation Modeling for Utility-Scale Battery Storage

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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BOULDER, Colo., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, announced the release of the new 1.0 version of HOMER® Front software, adding expanded performance and financial forecasting capabilities to the subscription-based online application for designing, optimizing and maximizing the revenue and return on investment of complex utility-scale energy storage, solar, wind and hybrid systems.

Key Points: 
  • With the new capabilities in HOMER Front software version 1.0, battery energy storage system (BESS) stakeholders can model most electricity markets worldwide, including frequency regulation, capacity markets, real-time energy markets, and contractual power purchase agreements with specific time-of-delivery obligations.
  • Power plant owners and operators increasingly rely on frequency regulation to balance electricity supply and demand, stabilize voltage frequency and prevent power outages — particularly as more renewable energy generation is deployed.
  • BESS stores and dispatches these variable energy resources to provide frequency regulation.
  • The user enters the maximum energy capacity that can be reserved for frequency regulation and the minimum price required for participation.

Connexus Energy Named to Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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RAMSEY, Minn., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Connexus Energy has been named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024. Ranked #4 in the Energy category, Connexus Energy is Minnesota's largest member-owned nonprofit electric cooperative.

Key Points: 
  • RAMSEY, Minn., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Connexus Energy has been named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024.
  • Ranked #4 in the Energy category, Connexus Energy is Minnesota's largest member-owned nonprofit electric cooperative.
  • Alongside the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 606 organizations across 58 sectors and regions.
  • Since the award's inception, just nine other Minnesota companies have been named, including Target, Cargill, Polaris, Prime Therapeutics, and Puris.

ANTERIX JOINS CONSORTIUM OF NATIONAL LABORATORIES AND LEADING SOLUTION PROVIDERS IN SUPPORT OF GRID MODERNIZATION EFFORT

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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WOODLAND PARK, N.J., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Anterix (NASDAQ: ATEX) today announced its participation in a broad alliance among energy industry leaders that are supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) national laboratories' efforts to help modernize the energy grid.

Key Points: 
  • Anterix is joining Idaho National Laboratories, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), ABB, Amazon, Avista Utilities, EPRI, the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Nokia, and Survalent to support the Assessment of Communication Architectures for Energy Systems (ACAES).
  • ACAES is one of nine projects, led by national laboratories and public- and private-sector entities, that are components of the DOE's 2023 Grid Modernization Initiative (GMI) , announced in September 2023.
  • "Today's announcement demonstrates Anterix's deep commitment to—and our expertise in—helping our utility customers keep the grid secure," commented Rob Schwartz, President & CEO of Anterix.
  • "High-speed, high-capacity, secure grid communications are more vital than ever as threats to the energy grid increase.

ACT and NREL Forge Alliance to Drive Sustainable Aviation Innovation

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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ACT, with a charitable mission to shape the future of sustainable flight, has unveiled its latest endeavor, the Systemic Approaches for Aviation Research Initiative (SAFARI).

Key Points: 
  • ACT, with a charitable mission to shape the future of sustainable flight, has unveiled its latest endeavor, the Systemic Approaches for Aviation Research Initiative (SAFARI).
  • Doug Arent, NREL executive director of strategic public-private partnerships, stated, "Decarbonizing aviation demands unprecedented collaboration to de-risk dynamic supply chains and rapidly deploy new energy technologies.
  • The laboratory's sustainable aviation initiative aims to develop decarbonization pathways with a holistic perspective to address all energy aspects of the aviation ecosystem—from net-zero-carbon energy sources to infrastructure optimization and aircraft propulsion technologies.
  • Tom Light, CEO of ACT, said, "Addressing these challenges requires a combination of public and private funding, including philanthropic contributions.