Baxter CAARB Session3 Presentaion

State Perspective on Implementing Fuel Cell Technology : 

State Perspective on Implementing Fuel Cell Technology Shannon Baxter, Ph.D. California Air Resources Board June 27, 2001 Air Resources Board California Environmental Protection Agency EPA Fuel Cell Workshop

Overview: 

Overview The California Air Resources Board Air Quality in California Motivation to Implement Fuel Cells Improve the air quality in CA with near-zero and zero emission technologies Encourage the fuel flexibility of new, clean technologies Implementing Fuel Cells Partnerships Mandates Removing barriers

California Air Resources Board: 

California Air Resources Board Part of the California Environmental Protection Agency Established in 1967 to Attain and maintain healthy air quality Conduct research Control pollution from motor vehicles 2001 Clean Air Plan

Air Resources Board’s Goal: 

Air Resources Board’s Goal Ensure all individuals in California, especially children and the elderly, can live, work and play in a healthful environment -- free from harmful exposure to air pollution

Improving Air QualityHighest Ozone: Greater Los Angeles: 

Improving Air Quality Highest Ozone: Greater Los Angeles

Daily VMT* Increasing Faster Than Population: 

Daily VMT* Increasing Faster Than Population * vehicle miles traveled

Why are fuel cells promising?: 

Why are fuel cells promising? Near-zero to zero emissions (including CO2) Higher fuel efficiency than I.C.E. Fuel flexible Quiet Simple High Quality Power

Applications for Fuel Cells: 

Applications for Fuel Cells Transportation Light Duty Vehicles Heavy Duty Vehicles Marine Vehicles Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) Stationary/Distributed Power Homes, Offices Back-up generators Portable Lawn Mowers, Power Tools

Implementing Fuel Cells: 

Implementing Fuel Cells California Fuel Cell Partnership Stationary Fuel Cell Collaborative Project Funding Caltech/JPL, Direct methanol fuel cell demonstration unit development SunLine’s HbT unit Freightliner/Xcellsis Fuel Cell Auxillary Power Unit DCH Technology’s Water Taxi PARTNERSHIPS

California Fuel Cell PartnershipFull Partners: 

California Fuel Cell Partnership Full Partners Automakers Fuel Providers Ford Texaco Daimler Chrysler Shell Honda BP Volkswagen ExxonMobil Hyundai General Motors Public Agencies Toyota Ca. Air Resources Board Nissan Ca. Energy Commission Fuel Cell Providers South Coast AQMD Ballard U.S. DOE International Fuel Cells U. S. DOT XCELLSiS

California Fuel Cell PartnershipAssociate Partners: 

California Fuel Cell Partnership Associate Partners Hydrogen Suppliers Transit Agencies Air Products and Chemicals Sunline Transit Praxair AC Transit Proton Energy Stuart Energy Hydrogen Burner Technology Pacific Gas & Electric Methanol Supplier Methanex

Environmental and Energy Statement of Intent: 

Environmental and Energy Statement of Intent Adopted by the CaFCP Steering Team, July 2000 The California Fuel Cell Partnership is committed to promoting fuel cell vehicle commercialization as a means of moving toward a sustainable energy future, increasing energy efficiency and reducing or eliminating air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions.

Slide14: 

Exploring the Path to Commercialization Roadmap Study Cooperative effort among CaFCP members Examine opportunities and barriers to commercializing FCEVs Consider several fuel options - will NOT pick winners/losers • Expect draft completed Spring 2001

Slide15: 

W. Sacramento Facility

CaFCP Bus Demonstration: 

CaFCP Bus Demonstration Up to 20 buses placed at transit agencies SunLine Transit in Palm Desert AC Transit in the Bay Area Represents small fleet introduction Operated in regular fare service Fueled with hydrogen

Stationary Fuel Cell CollaborativePURPOSE: 

Stationary Fuel Cell Collaborative PURPOSE Provide leadership role in facilitating the advancement, demonstration and use of fuel cells for power generation in stationary applications throughout California

KEY GOALS: 

KEY GOALS Fund pilot projects in partnership with stakeholders Identify and facilitate policies that encourage the use of fuel cells in stationary applications Establish a mechanism for giving weight to environmentally superior technologies in government building projects Participate in fuel cell education and outreach activities

CORE GROUP: 

CORE GROUP Proposed Membership Governor’s Office Governor’s Office of Planning & Research Ca Air Resources Board Ca Department of General Services Ca Energy Commission Ca Public Utilities Commission Los Angeles DWP South Coast AQMD National Fuel Cell Research Center Ca Department of Transportation Cal/EPA Ca Resources Agency Ca Business, Transportation and Housing Agency Ca Trade and Commerce U.S. Department Of Energy U.S. Department Of Defense U.S. General Service Administration U. S. Environmental Protection Agency Houston Advanced Research Center

ADVISORY COMMITTEE: 

ADVISORY COMMITTEE Proposed Membership Fuel Cell Manufacturers Government Agencies Utilities Fuel Suppliers Potential Developers Non-Governmental Organizations

POTENTIAL TASKS: 

POTENTIAL TASKS Purchase of fuel cell units by California agencies Explore agreements to include fuel cells for new building projects Support pilot projects in industrial sectors with high sensitivity to power reliability Support demonstration projects that have capability to facilitate market adoption Develop and maintain web site Short-Term Tasks

POTENTIAL TASKS: 

POTENTIAL TASKS Support fuel cell technologies for stationary power generation applications Work with agencies developing regulations for distributed power generation Partner with key stakeholders to fund stationary fuel cell projects Establish and maintain effective communication with stakeholders Ongoing/Long-Term Tasks

RESOURCES: 

RESOURCES Self-generation buy down program (PUC) Public Interest Energy Research program (CEC) Renewables buy down program (CEC) Other State funds (e.g., ICAT) Advanced Technology Fund (SCAQMD) Penalty funds SB 5X, Appropriations for State Energy Projects Potential Funding Opportunities

Hydrogen-Powered Water Transportation System: 

Hydrogen-Powered Water Transportation System Co-funding DCH Technologies’ project to develop hydrogen-powered water transportation system System: hydrogen turbine technology transitioning to PEM fuel cells mobile dockside fueling station employing fuel-flexible reformer Looking to expand: boat builders, fishing fleets and ferries

Hydrogen Fuels Issues that will require Government Assistance: 

Hydrogen Fuels Issues that will require Government Assistance Storage issues Distribution issues Safety Standardization Convenience / Availability Costs Experience

Implementing Fuel CellsMandate is Good Public Policy: 

Implementing Fuel Cells Mandate is Good Public Policy Sets challenging but achievable environmental standard Accelerates adoption of clean vehicle technologies Wide ranging environmental and energy benefits Economic growth opportunities for California

Zero Emission Bus Mandate: 

Zero Emission Bus Mandate Large Transit Agencies (200+ buses) can use diesel or natural gas as their primary fuel Large fleets primarily using diesel fuel must demonstrate ZEBs in 2003 ARB ZEB feasibility review in 2006 15% purchase requirements 2008+ (for buses on diesel path), 2010+ (for buses on alt. fuel path)

Economic BenefitsZEV Program : 

Economic Benefits ZEV Program New technologies - a California strength New businesses New jobs New partnerships

Advanced Vehicle Technology and Design CentersSouthern California: : 

Advanced Vehicle Technology and Design Centers Southern California: Santa Barbara County Ashman Technology, Pavlics Engineering, Kilovac Los Angeles County General Motors ATV, Honda, Toyota, Honeywell, Enova Systems, Replica Roadsters, International Rectifier, Jinriksha, Litton Industries, Modular Electric, REBAC, Econotech, Hydrogen Burner Technology, Enginuity, Phoenix Fuel Cell Systems, HyGen Industries, Rockwell, Nissan, Mitsubushi, EBUS, Trojan Battery, Yussa/Exide, Keystone Battery, DCH Technology, Harvest Energy, FAS Engineering, JPL, Clean Fuel Connection, Stuart Energy USA, TechTran, Aerovironment, Delphi Automotive, AC Propulsion, Amerigon, Allison Products San Diego County Nissan, Th!nk Group, XCELLSIS, Alturdyne, ISE Research, Signal Processing, Schock Power Conversions Orange County Ford’s Premier Auto Group (Lincoln Mercury, Volvo, Jaguar, Aston-Martin), Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Doran Motor, Gorilla Vehicles, Taylor Dunn, Power Systems Group, Gaffoglio Metalcrafters, Equus Marketing, AutoPacific, Prisma Design, Eco Soul, Badsey Industrial Ventura County BMW, Volvo, Volkswagen, ODU USA, APS, Dreyco, Energy Systems, Motorola, Pentadyne, Planet Electric, US Flywheel Systems, Capstone Turbine Fountain Valley San Bernardino County Santa Barbara County Riverside County Corona San Bernardino County Eldorado National, KTA Riverside County US Battery San Dimas Chino

California-Based Hydrogen Technology Providers: 

California-Based Hydrogen Technology Providers Partial list includes Harvest Energy Technology Hydro Environment Resources Hydrogen Burner Technology Hygen Industries IMPCO Technologies Procyon Power Systems Stuart Energy Technip USA

Vision for the Future: 

Vision for the Future Nearly all zero and near-zero emission vehicles Improved fuel efficiency for lower emissions Sustainable fuel supply: H2 for fuel cells Clean, healthful air for everyone