HYDROGEN 102 – How to start a Hydrogen Hub: Colorado Style!

Dive into how Colorado’s kicking off its own hydrogen hub—network, learn, and get inspired!

HYDROGEN 102 – How to Start a Hydrogen Hub: Colorado Style

Ready to dive deeper into the hydrogen revolution? Join us in person for Hydrogen 102, where we'll explore how to kickstart a hydrogen hub the Colorado way. Connect with passionate people, learn practical steps, and get inspired by real-world success stories from across the state.

Today, fleets face mounting pressure to reduce their carbon footprint and improve energy reliability. Meeting these challenges means moving away from diesel combustion engines toward cleaner alternatives — and change of that scale can feel daunting.

We're here to help. Hydrogen and fuel cell electric vehicles can play a significant role in your transition planning. At this event, you'll:

• Hear from other fleets navigating the same challenges
• Learn from hydrogen industry experts
• Connect with the local community
• Hear exciting announcements regarding hydrogen vehicle availability in Colorado

Parking: see the CSU Energy Institute site for information Contact and parking information

Agenda:

1:00 – 1:10: Welcome

• CSU Leadership (Bryan Willson of CSU Energy Institute)

1:10 – 1:20 Introduction

• Seth Terry, New Day Hydrogen

1:20 – 2:20: Keynotes

• Local Level (Chief DeBaere of Denver Fire Department )
• State Level (Michelle Hadwiger of OEDIT)
• State Level (Will Toor of CEO )

2:20 – 2:45: CSU Hy-25 project overview and context

• Introduction by Seth Terry, New Day Hydrogen
• Sam Preuss and Evan Veatch, CSU Energy Institute researchers

2:45 – 3:30: Hydrogen vehicles roundtable

• Introduction by Buford Barr, New Day Hydrogen
• Moderator (Bonnie Trowbridge of Drive Clean Colorado )
• Participant (Gregory George of Pueblo County , Roy Hensler of Rising Creek Transportation , and Frank Bruno of Via Mobility Services)
• Audience Q&A

3:30 – 3:40 Announcement of HEFT

• Introduction by Seth Terry, New Day Hydrogen
• Jim Fouch, HEFT

3:40 – 3:50 Announcement of RePower & New Day Hydrogen Partnership

• Introduction by Buford Barr, New Day Hydrogen
• Allen Snyder, RePower

3:50 – 4:20: Hydrogen infrastructure discussion

• Presentation by Buford Barr of New Day Hydrogen
• Audience Q&A

4:20 – 4:30: Closing followed by electrolyzer and station tour

• Remarks by Seth Terry, New Day Hydrogen
• Tour by Andrew Zdanowicz, CSU Energy Institute researcher