UCI Hydrogen-Blending Roundtable

Come learn about the Proposed Hydrogen and Natural Gas Blending project at the ARC and listen to (or even join) the conversation between various professional perspectives on the topic! There will be a series of experts explaining their positions on the plan, an in-depth overview of the project, and a discussion clarifying the project elements. 💬 The roundtable’s purpose is to discuss the most effective, just, and sustainable plan forward to decarbonize California and whether the UCI H-blending Pilot should be a part of that plan. We will do so by laying out the key components of the project, discussing its intricacies, pros, and cons, and trying to reach a middle ground.

This is an opportunity for students to learn more about the project, and to address misinformation and an event for those curious about strategies for decarbonization and alternative energy research 👨‍🔬⚡️

Project Stakeholders:
–SoCal Gas
–California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
–UC Irvine
–The Clean Energy Institute at UCI

Project Scope:
– Blending 5-20% renewable hydrogen with the current natural gas infrastructure at the ARC for around 2 years then dismantling the system and examining data
–Blended gas would be used for space heating, water heating, and gas stoves etc.

Why?
"The hydrogen blending project at the ARC would contribute data, information, and knowledge on the use of natural gas pipelines for hydrogen transport. This project would integrate hydrogen with natural gas within a controlled setting. The outcomes are expected to contribute significantly to the development of California's hydrogen blending regulations and support the state's climate and energy goals.” (https://uci.edu/hydrogen)

More sources: https://www.climateactioncampaign.org/uci

Event Details:
🗓️Tues, Feb 4
⏰5-7pm
📍SBSG 1517

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Co-hosted with: Associated Students UCI (ASUCI), UCI Sustainability Resource Center

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