Low-Carbon Resources Initiative (LCRI)

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆: 𝗔 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 Hydrogen is a potential low-carbon resource across the energy value chain, particularly for heavy-duty transportation, industrial process heat, and power generation. Hydrogen's unique properties—especially its flammability—creates a safety challenge requiring prevention of hydrogen leaks and ignition. EPRI recently hosted the Hydrogen Ignition Probability Workshop, organized in collaboration with Sandia National Laboratories, to tackle this critical topic. Bringing together global experts in hydrogen safety—including fire protection engineers, regulators, risk scientists, and industry experts—this workshop sparked meaningful discussions and collaboration to help shape the future of hydrogen safety. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:  • Prioritized a research roadmap to better understand ignition probabilities • Solidified stronger collaboration between leading experts in the field  • Identified new directions for improving safety standards as the use of hydrogen develops further Through hydrogen system risk assessments, sensor evaluations, hydrogen energy demonstrations, and more, EPRI is actively advancing research to provide more accurate data for hydrogen safety. Explore our related research: https://lnkd.in/eVzfY7RG Alex Gupta, Annette Rohr, ScD DABT, Brian Ehrhart, Stuart Hawksworth, Thomas Jordan, Ingar Fossan, Andrew Crerand, Chris LaFleur, Nabiha Chaumeix, Ethan Hecht, Logan Martens, Kevin Hartmann, Danielle Murphy #Hydrogen #RiskAssessment #Innovation #EnergyResearch

I finally had the chance to compile an overview of our 2024 efforts at Low-Carbon Resources Initiative (LCRI) and EPRI to support the hydrogen and electrolysis industry. If any of these topics resonate with you, please reach out—we have a lot of work ahead to unlock the full potential of electrolysis as a key component of the decarbonization portfolio. Collaboration is essential; we can't do it alone. 🤝 The economic viability of green hydrogen goes beyond just reducing capital costs. It involves critical aspects like maturation and standardization in procurement, acceptance testing, and a thorough understanding of operation and reliability. These factors directly impact the bankability of hydrogen projects. Clear procurement requirements, ensuring the right equipment, understanding operational protocols, and addressing reliability concerns are crucial. 💡 Last year, we collaborated with our members to break down what you need to know, what you don't know, what's missing, and how we can address these gaps. Here's a summary of our work: >Why you need it and what you need: We modeled various electrolyzer plants for different sizes, applications, and strategies. 🏭 >What to buy: We developed procurement guidelines and technical specifications. 📋 >What would be the estimated cost: We conducted many techno-economic analyses to understand the costs, always mindful that plant costs are not only equipment costs. 💰 >What to expect and how to validate it: We created factory and site acceptance checklists for electrolyzers. ✅ >How to operate it: We developed various test plans for different operational strategies. ⚙️ >What would be the effect of these operations on the grid: We conducted a thorough study on the impact of various electrolyzer operations on power quality. ⚡ >How to prepare for maintenance: We created a preventive maintenance database, dissecting the entire plant into the smallest pieces, identifying potential issues, and outlining what needs to be replaced and maintained, how long it takes, and the potential downtime. 🛠️ It was a fun and productive year, and I'm confident 2025 will be even better! 🚀

🌟 Attention Hydrogen Community! 🌟 With the finalization of the 45V rule, it's the perfect time to revisit the Low-Carbon Resources Initiative (LCRI) comprehensive and user-friendly tool for calculating the Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH). Our tool, now 2 years old, has been enhanced with some exciting new features. You can now easily evaluate the impact of the 45V rule on your specific case. Additionally, we've added the ability to vary the degradation rate and included a sensitivity analysis tab to help you better understand the effect of various factors on your hydrogen production costs. This tool remains completely free and is designed to streamline your hydrogen cost calculations. Check it out and see how these updates can benefit your projects! Here is the link: https://lnkd.in/e55cyDbj #LowcarbonLCRI #HydrogenEconomy #45V #LCOH #Electrolysis #SustainableEnergy #greenhydrogen

Are you a current undergraduate or graduate student who is passionate about low-carbon technology research and shaping the future of energy? The EPRI team in the Low-Carbon Resources Initiative (LCRI) is thrilled to announce six unique internship opportunities for Summer 2025. LCRI is a collaborative effort driving innovation in low-carbon fuels, hydrogen, carbon capture, and beyond. Join us in accelerating the global transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. Our internships offer: • Hands-on experience in cutting-edge energy research • Collaboration with leading experts in the industry • Opportunities to make a tangible impact on decarbonization efforts Whether you're a student in engineering, data analytics, environmental science, or policy we have roles that will challenge and inspire you. Applications are open now, don't miss your chance to be part of the team shaping the future of energy! Ready to make a difference? Check out the details and apply here:

First Low-Carbon Resources Initiative (LCRI) phase 2 demo complete! A huge congratulations to the incredible project teams at EPRI and the Tennessee Valley Authority for achieving a groundbreaking milestone: completing the first U.S. demonstration (and largest in the world!) of renewable diesel in a utility-scale combustion turbine! This innovative project demonstrates how we can leverage low-carbon fuels to maintain energy reliability while advancing decarbonization. By repurposing existing assets, this first-of-its-kind demonstration helps to pave the way for scalable, affordable solutions in the transition to a low-carbon energy future. It will take an all of the above approach to be successful on this journey! Congratulations to everyone who made this historic achievement possible! This is a major step forward in the journey toward reliable, affordable, and sustainable decarbonization. https://lnkd.in/dp5JA3Ve #Decarbonization #RenewableDiesel #FirstOfItsKind #LCRI #Sustainability #EnergyInnovation #LowCarbonFuels

First Low-Carbon Resources Initiative (LCRI) phase 2 demo complete!

Cal State LA and SoCalGas are teaming up through the H2EDGE initiative, led by EPRI and supported by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Together, they’re supporting a skilled workforce for California’s hydrogen economy with educational opportunities, including short courses, workshops, professional development activities, and collaborative networking opportunities. They are joined by over 20 other universities and 19 industry advisors that make up the H2EDGE network. Cal State LA, home to a leading hydrogen research hub, is empowering students to shape a sustainable, decarbonized future for the state. Learn more about H2EDGE and California’s hydrogen future. https://lnkd.in/duE4iF-5 #H2EDGE #HydrogenEconomy #CleanEnergy 

As #hydrogenweek is wrapping up, let's put your knowledge to the test with a quick poll question. 😊

As we celebrate Hydrogen Week, we're exploring the entire hydrogen value chain—showcasing how hydrogen can support driving us toward a net-zero future. While not a silver bullet, hydrogen has the potential to decarbonize many sectors of the economy. Every country, region, and company will have different use cases depending on their available resources & constraints. Leveraging global best practices could enable an efficient and effective deployment of hydrogen and hydrogen derived fuels. From production to end-use, LCRI and our collaborators are working to demonstrate hydrogen technologies to support decarbonization efforts.    Here’s a look at some of our highlights across our research portfolio: 🔹 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀: Electrolyzer testing to take advantage of renewable energy 🔹 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 & 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Pyrolysis technology testing for leveraging existing infrastructure 🔹 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹𝘀: Low-carbon, drop-in hydrogen derivative fuels 🔹 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 & 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲: Testing existing infrastructure for bulk transport and storage of hydrogen 🔹 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Demonstrating hydrogen in existing power generation assets 🔹 𝗘𝗻𝗱-𝗨𝘀𝗲: Displacing fossil fuels in industrial processes and heavy duty transportation 🔹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀: Economic modeling to determine efficient economy-wide decarbonization pathways 🔹 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆: Developing the future hydrogen workforce through H2EDGE   Together, we’re unlocking the full potential of hydrogen.  Learn more about each subcommittee and the projects they are working on here:https://lnkd.in/gQBt_ccP #HydrogenWeek #CleanEnergy #HydrogenValueChain 

H2EDGE is hosting a free virtual course on Hydrogen in Power Generation October 29-31 from 2:00 to 4:15 PM, and you're invited! Join instructors Bobby Noble and Jacqueline O'Connor to help you prepare for the emerging #hydrogen industry. If you're passionate about the hydrogen industry, this course is for you. Gain essential knowledge on power generation cycles and implications of hydrogen, hydrogen combustion, safety and operational considerations, and overall, what to expect from utilizing hydrogen as a low carbon fuel option. Brought to you by the Hydrogen Education for a Decarbonized Global Economy (#H2EDGE) program, this course is a key part of our initiative to develop an educated workforce for the hydrogen sector. Best of all, it's absolutely FREE! Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and contribute to the low-carbon economy! Register now: https://lnkd.in/etwhEE-C