Breakthrough Technologies Institute - Fuel Cells 2000

Hydrogen Technology Demonstration Projects
In 2004, NYSERDA and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) made available $1.5
million in funding for hydrogen technology demonstration projects in the areas of
hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and utilization.
Power Systems Program
Through its Power Systems Program, NYSERDA addresses research, development and
demonstration needs associated with emerging distributed generation technologies.
These new technologies include electricity power storage; management, communication,
and interface technologies that supply the electricity grid; and supplying building or
industrial loads with reliable, high quality power. The program undertakes projects
designed to improve technology performance and reduce non-technical impediments
and regulatory barriers to the widespread deployment of these new technologies.
One initiative under this program involves evaluating and field demonstrating 80 Plug
Power 7000 fuel cell power systems at various New York State-owned facilities and
locations.
New York Energy $mart Programs
New York Energy $mart is designed to develop markets for energy efficiency
products/services and renewable energy resources, fund research and development of
innovative products that save energy and the environment, provide low-income services,
and conduct research in environmental protection. Fuel cell project grants made under
the Energy $mart program include:
• A demonstration of two 5-kW, grid-parallel fuel cell systems at a private homes
located in the state. Co-funding for this project is provided through
NYSERDA's New York Energy $mart program, which is designed to lower
electricity costs by encouraging energy efficiency.
• $200,000 in funding to further develop the MTI Micro Fuel Cells, Inc. Mobion
low temperature micro fuel cell that converts methanol to electric power.
Combined Heat and Power Demonstration Projects
In 2002, the governor committed $20 million to install 45 CHP systems throughout the
State that would result in 35 MW in new electric generation. In addition $4 million was
committed for 11 projects to further develop the kinds of distributed generation
technologies used in CHP applications. In 2003, the governor committed a further $14.5
million to support 36 distributed generation and CHP projects.
A number of NYSERDA awards were made to fuel cell and hydrogen technologies under
the CHP program, including more than $5.5 million in funding to fuel cell CHP
demonstration projects and almost $3 million for fuel cell product development.
Contact:
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
17 Columbia Circle
151