Decarb Technologies Workshop: Strategies for Net Zero Carbon (Grand Rapids)

DTE Gas Major Accounts invites you to join us for a day of info-exchange on technologies for your organization to move toward net zero carbon. Our energy landscape is rapidly evolving toward a low carbon future, and you need to be aware of the multiple solutions available. Come enjoy and educate yourself on topics including strategic planning, carbon capture, cogeneration (or CHP), carbon offsets, hydrogen, and renewable natural gas. Our first guest speaker, Carlos Beltran, from Modern Hydrogen will discuss distributed hydrogen production from your existing natural gas supply with zero CO2 produced. Next, Jade Culbertson & Josh Irving, from NORESCO, will present innovative financing options including P3’s, performance contracting, and grants. Doors open at 11:00 AM and the information-packed program begins at 11:45 AM with buffet lunch provided at noon.

Our third guest presentation is from Kevin O’Connell of Michigan CAT, discussing several operational and upcoming CHP (cogeneration) projects at nearby Michigan hospitals. CHP can lower your operation’s carbon footprint by 25-30% as compared to the electric grid while providing significant energy cost savings, backup power, and a new source of steam or hot water.

DTE staff will discuss our carbon offset offering as well as many carbon reduction technologies such as gas heat pumps, Renewable Hydrogen, Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), microgrids, geothermal, and carbon capture.

When: Tuesday April 22, 2025 (11:45 AM to 5:00 PM)

Where: Founders Brewery, 2nd Floor Centennial Room

Who: DTE Gas, Commercial & Industrial Customers

Fee: no cost (lunch provided)

11:00 am Doors Open: Registration & networking

11:45 am Welcome & introductions

12:00 noon Lunch is served

12:30 pm Decarbonization Technologies and Strategic Planning (Jim Leidel, DTE)

1:00 pm Distributed Hydrogen - Methane Pyrolysis (Carlos Beltran, Modern Hydrogen)

1:30 pm Project Finance, Incentives, Grants (Jade Culbertson & Josh Irving, NORESCO)

2:00 pm Clean energy quiz with amazing prizes

2:15 pm CHP Hospital Case Studies: Corewell & Munson Health (Kevin O’Connell,CAT)

2:45 pm Carbon Offsets, DTE Natural Gas Balance (DTE team)

3:05 pm Q & A and Final Remarks

3:20pm - 5pm Networking Happy Hour+

Host or Publisher James Leidel: [email protected] 248.765.2027 mobile