In Texas, CPS Energy announced an agreement with Modern Hydrogen on a new project to explore the potential for increasing grid resiliency and enabling cleaner power generation from natural gas.
Under the agreement, CPS Energy will pilot Modern Hydrogen’s technology to convert natural gas into clean hydrogen as an ongoing gas-decarbonization service. The project represents the first step in a long-term strategic investment in producing reliable, cleaner power at scale, as set forth in CPS Energy’s Vision 2027, which includes a commitment to a diverse power portfolio that incorporates new technologies.
“We need more energy, including natural gas, to serve our customers’ growing needs,” said President and CEO of CPS Energy Rudy D. Garza. “We are committed to San Antonio’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP). By exploring this innovative opportunity to produce clean hydrogen using our existing natural gas system, we are moving forward on our commitment to deliver reliable, affordable, and cleaner energy for our community.”
The pilot is intended to be scalable while maintaining reliability and affordability for CPS Energy customers, the firm said. If successful, future deployments of this technology may benefit regional power hubs, fleet depots, or transit systems in reducing grid strain, it added.
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