Upcoming Events
May Public Meeting
(Open to the public)
May 13, 2008. BRUNSWICK, MAINE - 7:00 P.M.
Location: McLellan House, Bowdoin College (Directions)
Presentation by: Brad Bradshaw
Brad Bradshaw is an HEC board member and president of the Massachusetts Hydrogen Coalition. Brad will bring us the latest news from Massachussets, updating us on the Coalition's activities and progress its members are making.
Recent Events
Update from 2008 NHA Conference. April 8, 2008. BRUNSWICK, MAINE. The Hydrogen Energy Center's Paul Faulstich and Chris Dillman reported on their findings from attending the 2008 National Hydrogen Association Conference in Sacramento the previous week. Their presentation is available here. This also was our annual meeting, and we held annual board elections.
March 30 - April 4, 2008
National Hydrogen Association Conference
Maine Funding Opportunities: February 12, 2008. BRUNSWICK, MAINE -
John Richardson, Commissioner for the Maine Department of Economic and Community
Development and Betsy Biemann, President of the Maine Technology Institute.
Commissioner Richardson spoke about the new R&D bond program initiative and other DECD opportunities for fuel cells and hydrogen technologies. Ms. Biemann spoke about MTI's programs that support the development of new environmental technologies in Maine.
Energy Matters in Washington: January 9, 2008. BRUNSWICK, MAINE - Congressman Tom Allen. Hosted in partnership with our non-profit colleagues The Chewonki Foundation, CleanAir-CoolPlanet, Environmental and Energy Technology Council of Maine (E2Tech), Maine Clean Communities, Maine Energy Investment Corporation, and Maine Interfaith Power and Light.
Creating a Renewable Energy Center at the Brunswick Naval Air Station: October 9, 2007. BRUNSWICK, MAINE - Steve Levesque, the Executive Director of the Brunswick Local Redevelopment Authority (BLRA) for the Naval Air Station at Brunswick discussed potential renewable energy uses for BNAS property after its slated close in September 2011. Download the presentation.
The Future of Hydrogen in Maine and Renewable Energy in Iceland: Achievements and Opportunities: August 14, 2007. BRUNSWICK, MAINE - Richard Smith (Chair of the Governor's Maine Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Partnership) talked about where hydrogen stands today, where it is heading, and what role Maine can play in our nation's evolving energy future. David Dvorak (Director of the UMaine School of Engineering Technology and professor of mechanical engineering technology) recently received a Fulbright Scholar grant to lecture and conduct alternative energy research at the University of Akureyri in Iceland during the upcoming academic year. He discussed the new graduate program in the context of the progress Iceland has made in terms of adopting renewable energy and how Iceland plays a part in broader European efforts to build a stronger renewable energy sector.
Warp Drive Engines: On Tuesday, July 10th, HEC members attending the open monthly meeting in Brunswick were privileged to have 3 principals from Warp Drive Engines (WDE) in Harpswell, Maine, explain the development of a hydrogen combustion engine that WDE is working on. According to Paul Maguire, Dion Linkel, and Chase Saunders, WDE is working to produce a new internal combustion engine that is simple, powerful, and more efficient than conventional designs. When run off of hydrogen, this engine will have the added benefit of producing little or no pollution. This low-speed, high-torque engine can run on multiple fuels, however the company is focusing on hydrogen combustion. Their mission is to offer the world an engine that makes clean energy commercially attractive. UPDATE APRIL 2, 2008: Warp Drive Engines is now Kuzwe, and their engine is the Circle18. You can check out their website at kuzwe.com.
National H2 Legislative Spotlight Turns to Maine and the HEC: June 15, 2007. BRUNSWICK, MAINE - The HEC and its members spoke for hydrogen and fuel cell interests across the country this past month, communicating the importance of a key Hydrogen Tax Credit program that was being considered by the Senate Finance Committee (chaired by Olympia Snowe of Maine). "The HEC is very impressed with and proud of our member's response....we can't thank them enough for their participation on this critical issue. There will be more to come!" Matthew Burks (President, Hydrogen Energy Center).
HEC Provides Guidance to DOE on '08 RFP: June 10. 2007. BRUNSWICK, MAINE - The Hydrogen Energy Center was one of several key non-profit organizations identified to provide feedback on a Department of Energy
Brunswick Land Use Redevelopment Authority Energy Meeting: May 22, 2007. BRUNSWICK, MAINE - The Hydrogen Energy Center was one of several presenters that discussed the potential for using the Brunswick Naval Air Station for an Alternative Energy Park. 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Open to the public. More Information...
Chewonki Sustainable Energy Conference: May 14, 2007. BRUNSWICK, MAINE - HEC Vice President Paul Faulstich presented an Introduction to Hydrogen at the Chewonki Sustainable Energy Conference.
Maine Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Partnership: May, 2007. PORTLAND, MAINE - HEC Director, Sue Jones, and former HEC President, Rick Smith, participated in the third meeting of the Maine Hydrogen And Fuel Cell Partnership. The partnership is working with various state and regional stakeholders to bring hydrogen and fuel cell research and technology to Maine.
Earth Day Speakers Event: April 22, 2007. BRUNSWICK, MAINE - Executive Director, Jack Bash, and Communications Director, Kay Mann spoke at a recent Earth Day event in Brunswick, ME on environmental issues and energy.
HEC Votes In New Board: April, 2007. BRUNSWICK, MAINE - The Hydrogen Energy Center elected a new slate of board members. See the new list of Board of Director on this website...coming soon.
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