Tri-gen Facility Wins U.S. Department of Energy 2025 Better Project Award
Key Ideas
- The first-of-its-kind "Tri-gen" facility in Long Beach received the U.S. Department of Energy's 2025 Better Project Award for its innovative energy, water, and waste reduction measures.
- Tri-gen, a collaboration between FuelCell Energy and Toyota, produces renewable electricity, hydrogen, and water while significantly reducing CO2 and NOx emissions.
- The project showcases a model for integrating hydrogen solutions into clean energy ecosystems, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
- Toyota and FuelCell Energy believe the Tri-gen approach can be replicated to serve customers and markets at a lower cost with a lower environmental impact than existing alternatives.
FuelCell Energy and Toyota Motor North America announced that the 'Tri-gen' facility at the Port of Long Beach has been awarded the U.S. Department of Energy's 2025 Better Project Award. This facility, owned and operated by FuelCell Energy and commissioned by Toyota, produces renewable electricity, hydrogen, and water for Toyota Logistics Services. The electricity generated helps reduce CO2 and NOx emissions, with excess electricity returned to the local utility. Additionally, the facility produces hydrogen for fuel cell electric vehicles and recycles water for vehicle washing, all while significantly contributing to environmental goals. The successful implementation of the Tri-gen project demonstrates a commitment to sustainable solutions and environmental stewardship by both Toyota and FuelCell Energy. This initiative sets a model for integrating hydrogen solutions into clean energy ecosystems and showcases a pathway to lower-cost, lower environmental impact solutions for customers and markets. The collaboration between Toyota and FuelCell Energy exemplifies a dedication to innovation and sustainability, with a focus on reducing emissions and advancing clean energy technologies.