Catalyst Blog by GTI Energy A Sandbox for Shaping Energy Systems Transitions

This is the sixth blog in a series examining net-zero energy systems, drawing upon the results of our Meta-Analysis of U.S. Economy-Wide Decarbonization Studies (Meta NZ).Bioenergy is unique, in that it is the only renewable energy source that is also fuel. Bioenergy resources are transportable and storable, capable of providing energy where it’s needed, when it’s needed. And bioenergy is the only renewable energy source that contains carbon — carbon which was absorbed from the […]

Solar panels and wind turbines almost always take center stage in discussions about transitions to renewable energy. Yet, an equally powerful solution is quietly emerging beneath the surface — literally. Underground hydrogen storage (UHS) could transform how we store and manage energy, making hydrogen a reliable, scalable energy source that stabilizes the grid, supports renewables, and enhances energy security. Realizing this potential, however, requires deep collaboration among […]

This article was written with input from GTI Energy experts Paul Glanville, Ryan Kerr, Shannon Katcher, and Rev Innovations’ Johanna Schmidtke.As winter approaches, utilities are gearing up for the consequential challenge of reliably delivering heat to homes and businesses. In 2021, Winter Storm Uri in Texas demonstrated the important role fuel diversity serves to meet this consequential challenge today and through midcentury.Natural gas is the predominant fuel providing reliable space […]

This is the fifth blog in a series examining net-zero energy systems, drawing upon the results of our Meta-Analysis of U.S. Economy-Wide Decarbonization Studies (Meta NZ).If hydrogen is the “Swiss Army Knife” of decarbonization, then carbon management is the other multi-tool of energy transitions. Carbon capture can be applied to a range of processes (power generation, hydrogen production, biofuels production, end-use activities, etc.) and sources (fossil, biomass, air). That captured […]

This is the fourth blog in a series examining net-zero energy systems, drawing upon the results of our Meta-Analysis of U.S. Economy-Wide Decarbonization Studies (Meta NZ).Hydrogen has the intrinsic qualities of a fuel. It’s storable and transportable. It can generate high-temperature heat or serve as a chemical feedstock.But hydrogen is no ordinary fuel. It is distinct in that it does not contain carbon. This means that no carbon dioxide is emitted when hydrogen is used. It also means that […]

The push to decarbonize global economies is gaining momentum, with hydrogen emerging as a key player for a lower carbon future. To bring this to fruition, the hydrogen market needs a solid foundation of trust and transparency in carbon intensity data.Enter the Open Hydrogen Initiative (OHI). Earlier this year, OHI announced its new, open source toolkit for hydrogen life cycle analysis, a big step forward for hydrogen stakeholders and broader energy markets. Led by GTI Energy and S&P Global […]

This is the third blog in a series examining net-zero energy systems, drawing upon the results of our Meta-Analysis of U.S. Economy-Wide Decarbonization Studies (Meta NZ).I have recently written about the variety of solutions leveraged in net-zero energy systems, and the expanded role of electricity in achieving economy-wide decarbonization. In this blog, I unpack the electricity generation mix across the 23 different net-zero scenarios contained within the five net-zero studies evaluated in […]

How GTI Energy’s HyRes is uniting industry and academia for informed hydrogen developmentThis article was conceived with input from GTI Energy experts and project leads, Chris Moore and Ansh Nasta.With the growing urgency of global decarbonization efforts, hydrogen’s promise as a clean energy solution is sparking intense interest and debate, revealing two distinct schools of thought:Enthusiasm: Hydrogen emits zero point source carbon when used to supply heat or energy and can leverage […]

This is the second blog in a series examining net-zero energy systems, drawing upon the results of our Meta-Analysis of U.S. Economy-Wide Decarbonization Studies (Meta NZ).Net-zero energy systems rely on electricity. Net-zero energy systems rely on fuels. And net-zero energy systems rely on vast infrastructure networks to move and store those electrons and fuel molecules, delivering energy where it’s needed, when it’s needed.I have recently written about net-zero energy systems, building […]

Introducing Rev Innovations — New Collaborative Platform to Advance Energy SolutionsScaling Diverse and Innovative Energy SolutionsWe live in a time of incredible abundance of energy resources and technologies. Decades of energy innovation has brought historic quality of life and economic vitality for many, but still remains out of reach for others. We are in a profound moment of opportunity for energy systems and the communities they serve. I see the potential to shape this evolution in […]