Installing Generating Equipment in Texas

by Karen Quackenbush, FCHEA

If you are looking to connect your electric generating equipment system with the electrical system in Texas, state regulations require all systems operating in parallel with the Texas power grid to be reviewed and approved.

This includes permanent electric generating equipment such as solar or wind as well as energy storage technology,

To learn more and download the free guide “DER Technical Interconnection & Interoperability Requirements”, please visit the website HERE.

CGA Publishes H-7 Standard Procedures for Hydrogen Supply Systems

by Karen Quackenbush, FCHEA

 The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) has published the First Edition of CGA H-7 Standard Procedures for Hydrogen Supply Systems.

CGA H-7 Standard Procedures for Hydrogen Supply Systems aims to standardize and improve safety and operational practices for those involved with hydrogen supply systems, covering essential processes like commissioning, filling, decommissioning, maintenance, and operation.

It presumes compliance with relevant codes, standards, permits, and emergency plans, and serves to provide overarching best practices for handling and operating equipment in hydrogen services, supplementing rather than replacing system-specific standards.

IEEE Developing a Standard for Measurement and Verification of Reduction of Greenhouse Gases for Climate Action Projects and Solutions

by Karen Quackenbush, FCHEA

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) started a project through their Project Authorization Request process, to develop a Standard for Measurement and Verification of Reduction of Greenhouse Gases for Climate Action Projects and Solutions.

The activity is managed through the IEEE Working Group: Measurement and Verification of Reduction in Greenhouse Gases (SSIT/SC/MVR-GHG).

The document website describes the effort as follows:

This standard provides techniques and methodologies for measurement, monitoring, reporting, and verification (MMRV) of solutions/projects developed in pursuance of regenerative climate action. This standard is applicable to all project types and categories that reduce and/or sequester emissions of greenhouse gasses, conserve biodiversity and contribute community benefits. The methodologies defined in this standard leverage technologies such as Satellite Imagery, Remote Sensing, Internet of Things (IOT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This standard specifies templates for registering climate projects, reporting their outputs, verifying the outputs, estimating the outcomes in terms of reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and issuing guidelines for issuing certificates for verified reduction of GHG from the environment. This standard creates a Taxonomy of Categories and Subcategories of Climate Action Projects and a database of formulas for every category that translates climate action outputs to outcomes in terms of GHG reductions. This standard emphasizes holistic considerations when estimating the outcomes in terms of GHG reductions; these considerations include potential, intended or unintended negative impacts, and accounting for GHG emissions during the entire lifecycle of the project.

For more information on the activity and how to get involved, please see https://standards.ieee.org/ieee/7802/11238/.

NFPA 2 Update

by Karen Quackenbush, FCHEA

The Technical Committee responsible for NFPA 2, Hydrogen Technologies Code, is holding a First Draft Meeting April 9-11, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. The committee will review and make recommendations on nearly 300 Public Inputs received for the next edition of the code. In addition, NFPA 2 Task Groups will report on their activities, which may result in the development of Committee Inputs to the code. Approved Public Inputs and Committee Inputs will form the basis of the First Draft Report, which is expected to be posted by October 25, 2024. The document will then be open for Public Comment until January 3, 2025.  

For further information on NFPA 2 and the schedule for the next edition activities, please click HERE.

Public Review Open: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power Systems for Rolling Stock

by Karen Quackenbush, FCHEA

 CSA has been working on a technical specification for Hydrogen fuel cell power systems for rolling stock.” The draft document is available for public review and comment at the following link:

 Hydrogen fuel cell power systems for rolling stock (Technical Specification) | CSA Public Review System. 

 Please note that comments and suggested language are due by April 13, 2024, via the link above.

 Scope highlights include the following:

  • This Technical Specification establishes minimum requirements for hydrogen fuel cell-powered rolling stock, including retrofit and new-build units.

  • This Document addresses onboard systems from the refueling receptacle.

  • This edition includes requirements for PEM fuel cells and gaseous hydrogen. 

  • Rolling stock may have a secondary power source.

  • This Document does not address hazards, risks, or requirements for components and systems that are typical and common to diesel-powered rollingstock.

The Center for Hydrogen Safety Activities

by Karen Quackenbush, FCHEA

The Center for Hydrogen Safety (CHS) is a global non-profit dedicated to promoting hydrogen safety and best practices. A few of their upcoming activities are highlighted here.

Free Webinar on Hydrogen Fueling Station Safety

Proper design, siting, review, and operation are crucial for the safe implementation and continuous development of hydrogen fueling stations. CHS is holding a free webinar on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, , 10:00 am - 11:30 am ET to discuss the potential risks and hazards associated with fueling stations for both light and heavy-duty vehicles in various private and public settings. Webinar topics will include the main subsystems of fueling stations, safety measures, risk mitigation methods, applicable codes and standards, and key considerations for design, operation, and maintenance.

For more information and to register, please click HERE.

2024 Center for Hydrogen Safety Americas Conference

The 2024 Center for Hydrogen Safety Americas Conference will take place May 21- 23, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada.  This conference will bring together attendees from academia, industry, and government to discuss applied hydrogen safety topics, provide space for collaboration, and to give opportunity for your questions.

To see the technical program and registration information, please click HERE.

Hydrogen Safety Training Day

The Center for Hydrogen Safety will host an enriching training day on May 20, 2024, in conjunction with the Hydrogen Safety Americas Conference.

Discover the essential safety skills needed to navigate the dynamic hydrogen market. The Hydrogen Safety Training Day offers three courses designed to empower you with practical knowledge:

1. Gaseous Hydrogen: Safety Considerations (2 hours - 8:30 am to 10:30 am)

2. Vent System Designs (2 hours - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm)

3. NFPA 2 Hydrogen Technologies Code Training (4 hours - 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm)

Register for the training day by adding the courses to your conference registration.