Texas Hydrogen 101 - Understanding Hydrogen and Fuel Cells

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Accomplishments

Number of workshops: 5 Workshops

Number of attendees: 165 participants

Number of events: 8 events

Total number of contacts: Over 700 participants and contacts

Understanding Hydrogen and Fuel Cells

The Texas Hydrogen 101 project has been part of a national effort supported by the U.S. Department of Energy to become better informed about hydrogen. Toward this end, the Houston Advanced Research Center has been conducting workshops and briefings targeting major Texas metropolitan areas. In addition, presentations were made at various conferences and events; and educational materials were distributed at related events.

Hydrogen is one of the options often mentioned as a candidate new transportation fuel, and Texas is among the largest hydrogen producer states in the nation. Hydrogen is also being used in Texas for stationary electric power generation, backup power, and for materials handling equipment, such as fork trucks in warehouse operations.

As Texas moves forward with new energy technology options, we need a basic understanding of hydrogen as an energy option.

NOTE: DOE's web-based course on hydrogen safety is an excellent resource for information on hydrogen - basic properties, comparisons with other fuels, fuel cells, hazards, and safety. It contains videos, supporting documents, and links to essential hydrogen safety information.

http://www.hydrogen.energy.gov/firstresponders

Hydrogen 101 Curriculum

H101: Hydrogen Production
Most hydrogen today is made from natural gas, something Texas has a lot of. But Texas also has other resources that might be used.

H101: Distribution and Storage
Most hydrogen in Texas is made and used near refineries, and Texas has an extensive hydrogen pipeline in the Gulf Coast area. How is hydrogen delivered and stored?

H101: Fuel Cells
Fuel cells turn hydrogen into electricity that can be used in fuel cell vehicles and for stationary power.

H101: Benefits
Why would we use hydrogen in Texas?

H101: Safety
How safe is hydrogen?

Workshops

If you want to know more about hydrogen and fuel cells in Texas, send us your questions or ideas: H2101@HARC.edu

San Antonio Texas Hydrogen Briefing
October 21, 2010
In cooperation with Alamo Area Clean Cities Coalition and the Alamo Area Council of Governments
Following the 2010 Fuel Cell Seminar
Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center
San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio Presentations
Texas Hydrogen Progress: 2008-2010

Fuel Cell Vehicle Projects in Texas

Infrastructure 101 for a Growing Hydrogen Market

National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Validation Activities

Austin Hydrogen 101 Workshop
February 24, 2010
In cooperation with Central Texas Clean Cities and Austin Energy
Featuring fuel cell bus and refueling demonstration UT Center for Electromechanics
University of Texas Pickle Research Center
Austin, Texas
Austin Presentations
Hydrogen 101

Infrastructure 101 for a Growing Hydrogen Market

There is a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Operating in TX

Dallas/Ft. Worth Hydrogen 101 Workshop
December 3, 2009
In coordination with the Dallas-Ft. Worth Clean Cities
Featuring fuel cell bus from the University of Texas Center for Electromechanics
North Central Texas Council of Governments
Arlington, Texas
DFW Presentations
Hydrogen 101

Infrastructure 101 for a Growing Hydrogen Market

There is a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Operating in TX

Houston Hydrogen 101 Workshop
October 14, 2009
In conjunction with the 2009 Clean Air Through Energy Efficiency (CATEE) conference
Renaissance Houston Hotel
Houston, Texas
Houston Presentations
Hydrogen 101

Infrastructure 101 for a Growing Hydrogen Market

There is a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Operating in TX

San Antonio Hydrogen 101 Workshop
September 28, 2009
In cooperation with Alamo Area Clean Cities Coalition and the Alamo Area Council of Governments
Alamo Area Council of Governments
San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio Presentations
Hydrogen 101

Infrastructure 101 for a Growing Hydrogen Market

There is a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Operating in TX

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