WELCOME TO OUR HYBRID EVENT

Welcome to the EPRI and Hydrogen Forward Event Series - April & May 2023!

EPRI and Hydrogen Forward cordially invite you to two forthcoming events that will highlight critical elements in the deployment of hydrogen infrastructure. If 2023 is to be the milestone year for hydrogen adoption many believe it will be – safety, community engagement, and workforce development will need to be prioritized by policymakers, regulators, and industry alike.

Over two sessions, EPRI and Hydrogen Forward will convene subject-matter experts in this field to discuss the roadblocks and opportunities these areas will bring as hydrogen is increasingly being deployed economy-wide.

 

Session 1 - Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 1:00-2:00pm ET (Virtual Only):

Deploying Clean Hydrogen Infrastructure Safely

This event will focus on ways in which hydrogen can be deployed safely, particularly focusing on near-term demonstrations and existing applications like blending, refueling, pipelines, and production. Speakers include:

  • Nick Barilo, Executive Director of the Center for Hydrogen Safety, Hydrogen Safety Program Manager at PNNL*
  • Vincent Holohan, Senior Engineer, US DOT/PHMSA/OPS
  • Jennifer Massey, Safety, Health and Environmental Administrator, United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipefitters
  • Mark Prewitt, VP of Gas Pipeline Safety and Compliance, National Grid
  • Moderator: Annette Rohr, Sr. Program Manager, Environmental and Occupational Health, EPRI

 

Session 2 - Thursday, May 4, 10:00-11:00am ET (In-Person)

Hosted at EPRI DC Offices: 1325 G St. NW Suite 530, Washington, DC 20005

A Community Approach to Hydrogen Development

This discussion will focus on analyzing the importance of active community engagement in successful infrastructure development by enabling efficient project buildout. Discussion will highlight federal funding requirements, community benefits plans, and include examples of existing industry action. This event will also feature the release of an EPRI-Hydrogen Forward Factsheet on community engagement best practices. Invited speakers Include:

  • Dr. Rudra Kapila, Senior Policy Advisor for Carbon Management, Third Way
  • Traci Kraus, Director of Government Relations, Cummins
  • Alex Kizer, Senior VP of Research and Analysis, Energy Futures Initiative 
  • Suzanne Baker, Stakeholder Engagement Specialist, Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Moderator: Jeffery Preece, R&D Director, Low-Carbon Resources, EPRI

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