International Code Council Selected to Advance Hydrogen Deployment Through U.S. Department of Energy Grant

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced the selection of $62 million in funding to support America’s growing hydrogen industry. Among the recipients of the funding, the International Code Council’s project, Enabling Permitting and Safety for Hydrogen Development, was awarded $1 million.

For this project, the Code Council is collaborating with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratories, Center for Hydrogen Safety and PermitTechNation (PTN). The DOE’s funding will accelerate the research, development and deployment of next-generation clean hydrogen technologies, advancing key aspects of hydrogen fueling infrastructure and streamlining processes vital to the widespread adoption of hydrogen technologies.

“We commend the Department of Energy for selecting the Code Council’s proposal to develop resources for permitting and inspection professionals on hydrogen projects,” said Code Council Technical Director of Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Resources Mark Fasel. “At this pivotal moment in the industry’s expansion and innovation, we are fully prepared to support the safe and efficient deployment of hydrogen and its diverse applications. Our commitment is to ensure that these resources meet the highest standards of safety and effectiveness, contributing to the successful and sustainable growth of the hydrogen sector.”

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Supporting Hydrogen Development Projects

The Enabling Permitting and Safety for Hydrogen Development project focuses on creating and distributing accessible educational resources for permitting officials in 17 states. These resources, including best practices, guides, checklists, case studies, and lessons learned, are designed to help officials efficiently manage hydrogen development projects.

The project brings together a team with extensive, real-world experience in working with authorities having jurisdiction. PTN, a key collaborator in the effort, will play a vital role in addressing challenges related to the siting, permitting and installation of hydrogen infrastructure across the U.S. This collaboration is crucial to the successful implementation of the U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap, as well as the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization through the Department of Energy’s Hydrogen Program. 

“PermitTechNation is proud to partner with the Code Council to support and offer guidance to the Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office,” said PTN Vice President Kota Wharton on behalf of PTN Board of Directors. “Our collective efforts will ensure that the infrastructure supporting our domestic transportation and commerce sectors is developed, permitted and maintained safely, equitably and efficiently and that the dissemination of safety-related information is facilitated in robust, timely and accessible means to all stakeholders.” 

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