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When talking about green hydrogen, the focus is often on hydrogen’s many applications as the “swiss army knife” of decarbonization. The logistics of actually producing and delivering hydrogen gets less attention. On the Great Green Upgrade podcast, Ambient's CEO Jacob Susman spoke with Megan Reusser, PE, P.Eng., MBA, hydrogen guru at Burns & McDonnell, about the lesser-known factors to consider when you’re developing a green hydrogen project. It’s not always the obvious pieces. Electrolyzer selection and lead time is just one part of the wider development puzzle – getting the necessary electrical equipment can be a major cause of delays. Transformers can have up to a 100 week lead time for delivery to your site. Working with an experienced and knowledgeable partner to help lead you through the green hydrogen development process can help you avoid these pitfalls so you can stay on time and on budget. Follow us here on LinkedIn and check the comments below for links to the podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, and other streaming platforms 🔗⬇️ #GreenHydrogen #Development #Transformer #Engineering

What a treat to design and deliver retreats and serve as a coach for the Ambient Fuels team led by CEO Jacob Susman, noted trail blazer in clean energy!

I went into the hydrogen business to help our heavy industries with their carbon footprint. CO2 emissions are still climbing, and the U.S. still isn’t doing enough to turn the tide. The Global Carbon Budget is a framework that tracks how much CO2 humanity emits and compares it to the amount the planet can absorb without causing dangerous warming. It’s like a financial budget, but instead of money, it’s about how much carbon we can “spend” before we exceed key temperature thresholds, like the 1.5°C goal. Right now, we’re burning through our Carbon Budget faster than ever, with no peak in sight. Global CO2 emissions are expected to reach 37.4 billion metric tons for 2024, once again breaking the record. For the U.S., this means we have a shrinking window to make big changes. If we don’t slash emissions quickly, we’ll blow our carbon budget and face devastating consequences from extreme weather, rising sea levels, and economic instability. As “once in 1,000 years” disasters become more common, we’ll end up paying heavy costs for recovery and mitigation. Every ton of CO2 emitted puts us closer to overspending — and the consequences of overdrawing this “account” are irreversible. A third of U.S. carbon emissions come from processes that can’t be decarbonized with renewable electricity on its own — like ammonia, the basis for crop fertilizers worldwide, or generating high-temperature industrial heat. We need clean molecules like green hydrogen, made by electrolyzers from wind and solar power and water, to take on the toughest decarbonization challenges we face. We can even make renewable liquid fuels from these molecules, energy-dense enough to power jet planes. The technology is commercially ready to make big cuts to our economy-wide carbon footprint and the urgency to act has never been higher. #ActOnClimate #CarbonBudget #Decarbonization #GreenHydrogen

With the upcoming change in administration, the IRS must finalize its rules for the section 45V green hydrogen tax credit under the IRA in the next few weeks — or risk delaying critical progress. Check the comments below for a link to Maeve Allsup’s great write-up in Latitude Media on the implications of the Republican trifecta for green hydrogen (including a quote from yours truly!). The clock is ticking, and it’s more essential than ever to get these rules finalized. While overly restrictive rules could limit green hydrogen from reaching its full potential, not having final rules at all before the Inauguration could deal a paralyzing blow to our plans to decarbonize heavy industry. Alternatively, if we get these rules out promptly, we can get on with the critical business of building domestic supply chains and manufacturing of electrolyzers, as well as developing the actual electrolysis facilities themselves. This, in turn, will enable the U.S. to rise to a position of dominance in green hydrogen and related fuels and feedstocks that can:  👉 cut emissions fast 👉 create jobs 👉 show the world how to do it. But we need stable rules that everyone can get behind, so that we can get down to business without further delays. #GreenHydrogen #45V #Decarbonization

Are you in Philadelphia this week for Green Hydrogen Summit East Coast? I’ll be joining a panel at 11:45am today called “Closing The Renewables Gap: How Do We Find the Renewable Power to Produce Green Hydrogen?” If hourly matching is adopted, renewable power purchasing for green hydrogen becomes much more complex. Producers will need to build a portfolio of regional suppliers including a mix of wind and solar power to keep electrolyzers running at high capacity. It’s not just a matter of adding more renewables to the grid — though that’s part of the solution. For a thriving green hydrogen ecosystem, we’ll need a wider variety of renewables and carbon free generation with a mix of production profiles available at strategic locations around the country. So how do we make this happen? Stop by our panel and join the conversation! #GreenHydrogen #RenewableEnergy #Wind #Solar Green Hydrogen Summit Series #GHEC24 #Greenhydrogensummit

Hydrogen derivatives aren't limited to just ammonia and e-fuels. Green hydrogen can be used as a feedstock to produce specialty chemicals that are used in all sorts of common products like plastics and food products. This week, I’ve been excited to share how green hydrogen as a clean feedstock can decarbonize these products at Change Chemistry’s Innovators Roundtable being held at the Nike World Headquarters and to interact with a broad coalition of stakeholders driving to change how we produce and use chemicals. At Ambient Fuels, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with zero-carbon hydrogen. During my Startup Network Pitch Presentation, I discussed how chemicals producers can decarbonize their operations by shifting from carbon-heavy gray hydrogen (made from natural gas) to green hydrogen — an easy way to reduce emissions in the chemicals sector. #GreenHydrogen #Sustainability #Decarbonization #Chemicals

I'm excited to join a panel at the Industrial Heating Equipment Association (IHEA)'s Annual Decarbonization Summit in Indianapolis next Tuesday, October 29. We’ll be diving into how green hydrogen can provide zero-carbon solutions for high-temperature industrial processes. Green hydrogen has the potential to reshape industries that rely on natural gas, offering a cleaner, sustainable future. If you’re attending the summit, say hello in the comments so we can connect at the show. #GreenHydrogen #Sustainability #Decarbonization #IndustrialHeat

Did you know that aviation contributes 9% of all transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. and 2.5% of total emissions? ✈️💨 While battery technology works wonders for cars and is beginning to make headway for shorter flights, the weight and fire risks of lithium-ion technology make it unsuitable for long-haul aviation. As we strive for net-zero goals, it’s clear that electrification alone won’t get us there. That’s why clean fuels — made from green hydrogen — are key to the future of sustainable aviation. At Ambient Fuels, we’re excited to see the U.S. Senate establish the Sustainable Aviation Caucus and proud to support the forward-thinking Senators leading this charge. This new initiative will play a pivotal role in promoting legislation that accelerates innovation and deployment of low-carbon aviation solutions. With continued collaboration between industry and government, we can make sustainable flight a part of our future. ✈️🌍 #SAF #SustainableAviationFuel #Decarbonization #Sustainability #GreenHydrogen

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Maritime shipping is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, largely due to its reliance on heavy bunker fuels: They release dangerous pollutants like sulfur oxide and nitrogen oxide. In fact, researchers from The International Council on Clean Transportation found that emissions from shipping were linked to 15% of global premature deaths from air pollution. 🚢💨 That’s why it’s so encouraging to see the International Maritime Organization stepping up to support cleaner, zero-carbon fuels such as ammonia. 👏 This is a huge leap towards a more sustainable future for the maritime industry and a healthier planet. Let’s continue pushing for the adoption of innovative solutions that will make shipping a greener and safer industry for all! #Ammonia #GreenAmmonia #CleanAmmonia #Decarbonization #Sustainability #GreenHydrogen