In recent years, hydrogen has become of increasing interest to the energy transition due to its potential to decarbonize various sectors. Join us for a comprehensive talk that will offer an overview of hydrogen. This presentation will dive into the fundamentals of hydrogen, the hydrogen value chain, the key safety and economic considerations, and how hydrogen can fit into a future low-carbon economy. This talk will cover key topics such as:Why hydrogen? The importance of hydrogen to a low-carbon future.The basics of hydrogen and its key properties.The current status of hydrogen.The various hydrogen production techniques.The methods for hydrogen storage and delivery.Hydrogen’s applications across multiple end use sectors.The core safety and economic considerations of hydrogen.The benefits and challenges of hydrogen.This talk is a part of the Hydrogen Education for a Decarbonized Global Economy (H2EDGE) initiative. H2EDGE, which supported by the Department of Energy's Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Office and the Low-Carbon Resources Initiative, is a program currently aimed at developing and training the emerging hydrogen industry workforce through a combination of professional development activities and targeted instruction at the university level.
Krystal R. York, Ph.D.Engineer/Analyst III
Low-Carbon Resources InitiativeKrystal York is an Engineer/Analyst III at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and a member of the Low-Carbon Resources Initiative (LCRI) technical team. The LCRI aims to identify, research, develop, and demonstrate the technology advancements needed to achieve a decarbonized future. The program focuses on production, transportation, delivery, and end uses of alternative energy carriers and low-carbon fuels (hydrogen, ammonia, biofuels, synthetic fuels, etc.)Dr. York is the co-principal investigator for the Hydrogen Education for a Decarbonized Global Economy (H2EDGE) initiative, which is a program currently aimed at developing and training the emerging hydrogen industry workforce through a combination of professional development activities and targeted instruction at the university level. Her current role also focuses on conducting research on hydrogen production from electrolysis and the power quality implications of connecting electrolyzers to the grid. Finally, Krystal is dedicated to making sure equity and environmental justice considerations are integrated into the research of the LCRI, and she leads the community engagement work within the initiative.Prior to joining EPRI, Krystal received her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Western Michigan University. During that time, she researched semiconductor materials comprised of earth-abundant elements that also benefit from a mature recycling infrastructure. Additionally, she worked at the Office for Sustainability at WMU where she researched approaches to sustainable practices, implemented new project ideas, and directed a team of students through tasks that expanded sustainability initiatives on campus and in the community.Krystal earned a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Western Michigan University.
Neil Kern, PEProgram Manager
Low-Carbon Resources InitiativeNeil Kern is the Program Manager of the Low-Carbon Research Initiative at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). In this role, Neil leads the research portfolio development and execution within the Low-Carbon Resources Initiative focusing on developing technologies and integrated pathways for economy-wide decarbonization.Prior to joining the Low-Carbon Resources Initiative, Neil led EPRI’s research program focused on technology cost, performance, and techno-economics. Before joining EPRI in 2019, Neil spent the first ten years of his career at Duke Energy where he served in multiple roles within engineering, regulatory strategy, planning, research and development, and project management. While there he served on several industry steering committees and advisory boards.Mr. Kern earned a bachelor's degree from North Carolina State University in chemical engineering and a master’s degree in economics from West Virginia University. He also is a registered Professional Engineer.