Tri-gen Receives U.S. Department of Energy 2025 Better Project Award

Core Insights - FuelCell Energy and Toyota Motor North America announced the Tri-gen facility at the Port of Long Beach received the U.S. Department of Energy's 2025 Better Project Award for its innovative energy, water, and waste reduction efficiency measures [1][2] Group 1: Tri-gen Facility Overview - The Tri-gen facility produces renewable electricity, renewable hydrogen, and usable water for Toyota Logistics Services' port vehicle processing operations [2][4] - Tri-gen converts directed biogas from a California wastewater treatment facility to generate up to 2.3 megawatts of renewable electricity, reducing over 9,000 tons of CO2 emissions and avoiding more than six tons of grid NOx emissions annually [3] - The facility produces up to 1,200 kilograms of hydrogen daily for fuel cell electric vehicles and recycles about 1,400 gallons of water daily, reducing local utility water usage [4] Group 2: Environmental Impact and Recognition - The Tri-gen facility exemplifies a commitment to sustainable solutions, showcasing a model that can be replicated at lower costs and with lower environmental impact [5] - The recognition from the U.S. Department of Energy highlights the system's impact, scalability, and ingenuity in addressing environmental challenges [2]