Breakthrough Technologies Institute - Fuel Cells 2000

Single family homes, Colden and Lewiston: The two Plug Power fuel cells were
installed in 2002 for one-year demonstrations, to show the viability of fuel cells as a
source of clean, efficient electric power generation for residential applications connected
to the grid. The project was implemented through a partnership of business and
government entities, including NYSERDA.
VEHICLES
Honda FCX vehicles, Albany: The New York State government has leased two 2005
Honda FCX fuel cell vehicles for a period of two years. The cars, which were delivered
in late 2004 and mid-2005, are being used in regular daily State operations. To fuel the
vehicles, Honda and partner Plug Power have developed a Home Energy Station
(HESII) that would allow customers to refuel their fuel cell vehicles at home while
supplying supplemental electricity and heat for the home. The HESII prototype is located
at Plug Power's headquarters in Latham and provides the state with refueling options
while providing real-world data for further development of this technology. Honda also
has agreed to provide an Air Products mobile refueling station at the Harriman State
Office campus in Albany for use in refueling the state-leased vehicles.
PLANNED DEMONSTRATIONS
Old Lion House, Bronx Zoo: The restored Old Lion House historic building will re-open
in 2006 and will be LEED-rated (a “green” certification). “Green” features will include a
200-kW PAFC gas-powered fuel cell, installed by NYPA; a graywater recycling system;
geothermal wells; high-performance glass; and carbon-dioxide monitoring. The UTC
Power system will provide power and hot water, and drive absorption chillers. Partial
funding is being provided by NYSERDA.
East Rochester High School, East Rochester: East Rochester School District will
install a 200-kW UTC Power PAFC at East Rochester High School in 2006. The fuel cell
will provide 60-70% of the school energy needs and will provide continuous electricity
and heat for the high school and onsite backup power for the community's emergency
response program. The school district anticipates saving about $100,000/year in energy
costs. Total cost of the project is $2.5 million, with $1 million provided by NYSERDA and
$1.5 million from the district’s Capital Reserve Fund.
Hydrogen fueling station and GM fuel cell fleet, New York City: Shell Hydrogen
anticipates opening a hydrogen fueling station in 2006 that will support a future fleet of
13 GM hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
Corona Maintenance Facility, Queens: The 200-kW UTC Power PAFC will be
installed at the Corona Maintenance Facility, one of New York City’s largest rail car
maintenance yards. The fuel cell is intended to operate in parallel with the utility grid to
displace existing facility electric demand. The fuel cell is also configured to operate as a
stand alone generator in the event of a utility interruption. The thermal energy from the
fuel cell supplements the domestic hot water system. Project partners include New York
City Transit and NYPA. The fuel cell will be operational in 2006.
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