THURSDAY, MARCH 18 AT 9:00AM PT. The California Energy Commission (CEC), will host a remote-access workshop to identify research needs and opportunities for testing and demonstrating hydrogen blending into the existing California natural gas system. The workshop will be held remotely, consistent with Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-29-20 and the recommendations from the California Department of Public Health to encourage physical distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19. The public can participate in the workshop consistent with the direction in these Executive Orders. There will be opportunities for public comment. Instructions for remote participation via Zoom are below.
Agenda
This scoping workshop will introduce the research initiative on hydrogen blending from the 2020-2021 Natural Gas Research and Development (R&D) Program Budget Plan and provide an update on the latest efforts and outlook from stakeholders, including utilities and research institutes. The CEC and stakeholders plan to do the following at the workshop:
- Present the general purpose and objectives of a future CEC grant funding opportunity (GFO)addressing a natural gas-related initiative titled “Pilot test and Demonstration of Hydrogen Blending into Existing California Natural Gas Pipelines”.
- Present research roadmaps, plans, and results from California gas utilities and research institutions.
- Offer stakeholders, experts, and the public the opportunity to provide input about technology barriers, performance metrics, value propositions, and infrastructure planning considerations needed to facilitate successful demonstration projects.
- Gather in-depth feedback about demonstrations of hydrogen blending to meet the objectives of the solicitation.
A detailed workshop agenda will be posted prior to the workshop. The agenda will include an overview of the Natural Gas R&D Program and the relevant research initiative, planning details for a proposed future GFO, presentations from gas utilities and research institutions, and a discussion session to gather comments from stakeholders, experts, and the general public.
Remote Attendance
The workshop may be accessed by clicking the Zoom link below or visiting Zoom at https://join.zoom.us. Enter the ID and password for the workshop listed below. If you experience difficulties joining, you may contact Zoom at (888) 799-9666 ext. 2, or the Public Advisor’s Office at publicadvisor@energy.ca.gov or (800) 822-6228.
Link to Workshop:
https://energy.zoom.us/j/98436396105?pwd=cmlPTUFMMzN0dmh2NU12NGZURTVadz09
Workshop ID: 984 3639 6105
Workshop Password: 293354
Use the “raise hand feature” to indicate you want to speak and the event facilitator will indicate when your line is open and ready for you to make comment.
To Participate by Telephone: Dial (929) 436-2866 or (646) 518-9805 or 888 475 4499 (toll free) or 877 853 5257 (toll free). International numbers available at https://energy.zoom.us/u/ad9ikvlyID. When prompted, enter the ID: 984 3639 6105. To comment, dial *9 to “raise your hand” and *6 to mute/unmute your phone line.
Public Comment
Oral comments will be accepted at the end of the workshop. Comments may be limited to three minutes or less per speaker and one person per organization. If participating via Zoom’s online platform, use the “raise hand” feature so the administrator can announce your name and unmute you. If you are participating by telephone, press *9 to “raise your hand” and *6 to mute/unmute. Written comments must be submitted to the Docket Unit by 5:00 p.m. on April 2, 2021.