Breakthrough Technologies Institute - Fuel Cells 2000

As part of the Governor’s New Economy Initiative, the Emerging Technologies Incubator
will provide services needed by start-up high-technology based firms, to include general
legal advice, accounting, marketing, financial, patent and trademark services. The
Incubator will also provide services and education necessary to move an idea to
commercialization, as well as assist spin-out efforts from existing companies and higher
education research facilities.
Contact:
The Delaware Economic Development Office
Capital Resources
99 Kings Highway
Dover, Delaware 19901
Phone: (302) 739-4271
Fax: (302) 739-2028
Web: www.state.de.us/dedo/default.shtml
8. STATE AND LOCALLY-SUPPORTED DEMONSTRATIONS
POWER GENERATION
Ion Power headquarters, New Castle: In January 2006, a 5-kW Plug Power Gencore
PEM fuel cell was integrated into the building heating system. Waste heat from the fuel
cell used for the heating demand of the building. The installation is funded by a
cooperative agreement between DOE and Delaware’s Green Energy Fund.
1. PLANS/STRATEGIES
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Comprehensive Energy Plan: 2003-2007
http://dceo.dc.gov/dceo/lib/dceo/DC_Comprehensive_Energy_Plan_III.pdf
This District of Columbia Comprehensive Energy Plan outlines steps the city may take to
become more energy efficient. Recommendations include:
• Expansion of the use of alternative fuels, distributive generation and "green
power”.
• Support to increase the development and application of renewable energy
technologies such as active, passive and photovoltaic solar energy, fuel cells, and
other sustainable sources of energy.
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