Fuel cell technology uses an electrochemical process to convert energy into electrical power without combustion. Powered by hydrogen, natural gas, methanol or gasoline, fuel cell power is cleaner than grid-connected power sources.
Special Notice (October 2009) The state of California has issued a Request For Proposals (RFP) for the installation of fuel cell energy generating systems at various state-owned facilities under a power purchase agreement.
Special Notice (June 2009) The state of California is seeking information from interested parties to develop Fuel Cell Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) for state agencies.
For additional information, please see the following documents:
For more information, contact Patrick McCoy via e-mail at: patrick.mccoy@dgs.ca.gov
As directed by Executive Orders S-20-04 and S-3-05, and the Green Building Action Plan, the evaluation of fuel cells and other renewable, on-site power generation technologies for state facilities is underway.
The Department General Services Green Team Fuel Cell Work Group is taking action on several fronts, including:
- Becoming knowledgeable in current fuel cell technology
- Identifying and tracking industry trends
- Looking for opportunities to use fuel cell technology
- Educating potential users within state government about fuel cell characteristics and appropriate applications
Ongoing fuel cell projects include the following:
- Development of a fuel cell project manual for use by state government. The manual will be a roadmap to the process involved in implementing fuel cell technology in state facilities
- The installation of a fuel cell at a state facility to test and evaluate the technology and determine its appropriate uses
- Documenting the availability of state and federal government sponsored fuel cell funding incentives
The Fuel Cell Workgroup is initiating outreach and education efforts to identify potential fuel cell application opportunities statewide.
Links:
Department of Defense fuel cell projects
California Incentives for Renewable Energy
California Stationary Fuel Cell Collaborative
National Fuel Cell Research Center, UC Irvine
National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research |
