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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