36. H2EDGE: Developing a Qualified Workforce for the Growing Hydrogen Economy

In this episode of the EPRI Current, Bill Florence and guests discuss the ambitious goals and initiatives of The Hydrogen Education for a Decarbonized Global Economy (H2EDGE) initiative, a program currently aimed at developing and training the emerging hydrogen industry workforce through a combination of professional development activities and targeted instruction at the university level. The conversation explores the importance of decarbonizing the energy system by 2050, the role of hydrogen as a low-carbon fuel essential for this transition, and the critical need for a skilled workforce to support the emerging hydrogen economy.

Guests:

Dr. Eladio Knipping, Principal Investigor H2EDGE, Dr. Krystal York, Co-Principal Investigator H2EDGE, Dr. Ajay Prasad, Engineering Alumni Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering at University of Delaware, Dr. Anil Bika, Director of Workforce Development at The Center for Clean Hydrogen

Links and Resources: 

• Learn more about H2EDGE at https://hydrogen.epri.com/en/

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