Hydrogen: Gray, Blue & Green

Hydrogen has potential as a clean fuel depending on how it is produced. If used as an alternative fuel in a fuel cell system, hydrogen recombines with oxygen and produces only water and electricity as byproducts. Hydrogen powered vehicles emit water vapor from their tailpipes instead of greenhouse gas emissions.

There are multiple classifications of hydrogen fuel based on how it is produced. Gray hydrogen is produced from natural gas using steam methane reformation, which releases carbon dioxide. Blue hydrogen is also produced from natural gas, but the carbon emissions are captured and stored. Green hydrogen is produced using renewable energy to power electrolysis, splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen with zero carbon emissions.

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Smart Grid

The smart grid is a redesign of our current electrical grid that includes advancements in two way communication.

Energy Storage

The storage of energy addresses spikes in demand on the energy grid at times when the production of electricity is low.

Heat Pump

This device transfers heat from a cool to a warm space in order to more efficiently regulate temperatures.

Energy Efficiency

Utilizing innovations in technologies creates more energy efficient buildings, such as your household.

Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage

Technologies that capture carbon dioxide emissions before they enter the atmosphere.

Cleaner Energy Sources

Hydrogen: Gray, Blue & Green

Hydrogen is an energy carrier that delivers or stores energy. It can be used in fuel cells to generate electricity.

Natural Gas

A major source of energy in the U.S., natural gas generally produces fewer emissions than other fossil fuels.

Renewables

Energy sources that are naturally replaced and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pollution.

Nuclear

A large source of domestic, clean energy with high operating and waste storage costs.

You Can Make a Difference

Careers in Clean Energy

One of the biggest ways you can make a difference, with ever growing opportunities for energy related careers.

Electric Transportation

Reduce your carbon footprint by thinking about your transportation habits, including electric vehicles.

Energy Conservation

Your actions make a difference. Simple changes in your daily habits can reduce energy consumption.

Distributed Energy Resources

Small, modular energy generation and storage technologies that provide electric capacity where needed.