Intention, Innovation, Integration
We are at a pivotal moment, and the path for decarbonization before us is complex and full of choices.
As we begin to shift from our collective reliance on carbon intensive sources of energy to the low cost, low carbon future, we can see the multiple pathways before us to make that shift. Some of the technologies that can help us achieve net zero are already here. Some of the technologies are nascent. And some are still on the horizon, waiting for our imagination, innovation and invention to take hold.
As we align around a shared vision for a carbon managed future and consider the countless choices before us, it is critical that we focus on integration every step of the way.
Last week, I was proud to join a distinguished panel of experts for a conversation moderated by the Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy on, “Zero-Carbon Hydrogen Use in Today’s Energy System.” The panelists shared our perspectives on how we can harness the power of hydrogen to create a more integrated energy system, one that leverages not just our existing infrastructure, but existing fuels and gases, as well.
As we make the transition to cleaner energy sources, we must ensure that energy is accessible where we need it and when we need it, in an affordable, reliable and resilient manner that can serve a diverse set of customers. Low carbon fuels, such as hydrogen, are clearly part of the solution.
While our panel last week focused on some of the possibilities presented by hydrogen, and some of the research questions that remain unanswered, we were reminded that we cannot view any one solution to decarbonization with blinders on. The innovations we pursue and technologies we implement to meet the needs of the managed carbon future must fit together into one holistic, integrated energy system.
As we innovate, we have to understand how our innovations integrate together, how it all works together, to make sure that we are providing reliable energy to a whole set of stakeholders and customers. As we meet this moment with intention, incent scientific discovery and pursue disruptive technologies, we have to stay focused on integration.
GTI Energy is motivated to help shape and accelerate that clean energy transition. We believe we are at a pivotal moment, and that the moment for hydrogen is now. If you are interested to learn more about some of the solutions related to hydrogen, watch last week’s panel to hear how GTI Energy is meeting this moment with intention and working to develop integrative solutions for tomorrow’s energy system.
