Melting Points: The Asphalt Dilemma with Rising Temperatures

As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, a less talked about yet significant concern is emerging—the interaction between asphalt, rising temperatures, and the ensuing environmental and infrastructural challenges. With cities experiencing more days with temperatures soaring above 95°F, the traditional composition and utilization of asphalt is scrutinized. How do rising temperatures […]

Hydrogen’s Growing Role in Washington’s Decarbonization Strategy

In Washington, turquoise hydrogen should emerge as a front-runner in the state’s ambitious decarbonization efforts. The state of Washington is a leading champion of clean energy. Experts believe turquoise hydrogen could herald a major shift in the state’s energy dynamics, leveraging Washington’s distinctive resources and policy approach. Hydrogen as Energy in Washington A closer look […]

Biomass and methane pyrolysis

Harnessing the Power of Biomass In the realm of pyrolysis, the spotlight is often on biomass. When subjected to the right conditions, biomass pyrolysis can yield substantial clean fuels. The Department of Energy gives this definition: “Biomass is a renewable organic resource, includes agriculture crop residues (such as corn stover or wheat straw), forest residues, […]

Best Hydrogen Colors For The Environment

Many experts today point to hydrogen as the ultimate clean energy source. However, the cleanliness of this fuel boils down to how the hydrogen is sourced, produced, and extracted. While the gas itself is invisible, a widely used system of hydrogen colors as codes helps to identify and describe how hydrogen was produced and the […]

6 Steps to Achieve Negative Emissions with RNG

Using renewable natural gas (RNG) from biogas to produce hydrogen via methane pyrolysis and achieve negative emissions involves several steps. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown: Biogas Production: Organic waste (e.g., agricultural waste, food waste, sewage sludge) undergoes anaerobic digestion in a biodigester. This process breaks down the organic matter in the absence of oxygen, producing biogas. […]

Civil Construction: Tackling Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Building a Sustainable Future

Greenhouse gas emissions in civil construction are a significant contributor to global carbon emissions. It is crucial for the construction industry to take immediate action to reduce these emissions and mitigate their impact on climate change. One effective approach is to focus on reducing embodied carbon in construction materials. Embodied Carbon in Civil Construction Embodied […]

Decarbonizing the Public Sector: A Key, Overnight Step Towards Combating Climate Change

Climate change is one of the most pressing global challenges we face today. To mitigate its impact, it is crucial for all sectors of society to take action, including the public sector. Decarbonizing the public sector is a vital step towards achieving net zero carbon emissions and addressing climate change effectively. Roles in Decarbonizing the […]

The Many Uses of Hydrogen in a Clean Energy Future

It is key to understand the potential uses of hydrogen as it continues to gain recognition as a clean and versatile fuel with a wide range of applications. As we strive towards a decarbonized future, hydrogen offers numerous benefits as a sustainable low-emissions alternative. Hydrogen is an important clean fuel and serves a number of […]

Hydrogen Generation Behind The Meter: What You Can Accomplish

The energy sector is evolving away from traditional power generation and distribution. This transition has been escalating over the last decade. While traditionally, all grid-tied systems have been located in front of the meter, an increasing number of new systems are behind the meter. Many experts predict that the future of energy and power generation, […]

Integrating Hydrogen into Existing Building Heating Operations

Now more than ever, energy policy discussions are taking center stage in the United States and Europe. As countries explore phasing out their reliance on fossil fuels and embracing the use of renewable energy sources in heating buildings, innovative communities are looking to explore alternatives. Hydrogen is gaining a lot of attention primarily because it […]

The Need To Decarbonize Commercial Heating In Commercial Buildings

In the US, as in other parts of the world, there is a race to decarbonize. One of the places that the country is looking to decarbonize over the next decade most aggressively is commercial buildings. This offers significant potential in carbon intensity reduction and, according to experts, has the potential to pay early dividends. […]

On-Site Hydrogen Blending: a Step Towards Hydrogen Adoption Now

Recently, US scientists presented research into using hydrogen blended with methane (natural gas) to bridge the energy gap and achieve carbon neutrality. Many industrial operators see the strategy as being a first step towards the US meeting its net-zero emissions target without having to compromise on energy security. It is worth mentioning that most existing, […]