Recipient Wins Project of the Year in Environment and Energy Category from Environment + Energy Leader
In a significant recognition of its outstanding qualities and achievements, Plug Power's green hydrogen production facility in Genesee County, New York, has been awarded the Top Project of the Year Award in the Environment + Energy Leader Awards program. This prestigious award highlights Plug Power's leadership in developing a scalable hydrogen ecosystem that integrates clean energy production with real-world applications in the freight and logistics sectors [1][5].
Located at the Science Technology and Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP), the facility is one of the largest green hydrogen plants in North America, representing a major investment of $290 million announced in 2021 [1]. Once fully operational, the facility will produce 45 metric tons of green liquid hydrogen daily [5].
The facility produces green hydrogen, derived from renewable energy sources, that is used to power fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). This contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in freight transportation by supplying hydrogen fuel to trucks, warehouses, and distribution centers, enabling a shift from diesel and gasoline-powered engines toward zero-emission alternatives [1].
The award underscores the facility's impact on significant carbon emissions reduction in freight transportation and logistics, advancing sustainable supply chains [5]. One judge noted that Plug Power can play a major role in the decarbonization of the transportation sector [1]. Another judge praised the project for its innovation in integrating various aspects of hydrogen production, storage, and delivery, representing a robust initiative [1].
The Environment + Energy Leader Awards have been celebrating excellence in environmental, sustainability, and energy management for over a decade. Companies seeking sustainable and energy management solutions often trust E+E Product of the Year Award winners for their comprehensive array of vetted products [1].
The Plug Power project was announced on July 19, 2023. The facility will use 120 MW of Plug's state-of-the-art PEM electrolyzers to make green hydrogen using clean NY hydropower [1][5]. The latest news about the hydrogen market can be found on our website.
The STAMP project is expected to bring more than 60 jobs to the county [1]. With this award, Plug Power is recognized as an industry leader, and featuring a Top Project or Top Product of the Year Award badge signifies their outstanding contributions [1]. Plug Power has previously received an E&E award in 2022 [5].
References: [1] Plug Power. (2023). Plug Power's Genesee County facility wins Top Project of the Year Award. Retrieved from [link to the article] [5] Environment + Energy Leader. (2023). Plug Power's Genesee County facility wins Top Project of the Year Award. Retrieved from [link to the article]
- Plug Power's green hydrogen facility in Genesee County, New York, is a leading example of innovation in the renewable-energy industry, as it produces hydrogen derived from renewable sources to power fuel cell electric vehicles, contributing to climate-change mitigation efforts in the transportation sector.
- The facility, located at the Science Technology and Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP), is a significant investment of $290 million, being one of the largest green hydrogen plants in North America, and will produce 45 metric tons of green liquid hydrogen daily once fully operational.
- This award-winning facility has received the Top Project of the Year Award in the Environment + Energy Leader Awards program, highlighting Plug Power's leadership in developing scalable hydrogen ecosystems for real-world applications in the freight and logistics sectors.
- The award underscores the facility's impact on reducing carbon emissions in freight transportation and logistics, creating sustainable supply chains, and advancing the environmental-science field.
- The Plug Power project demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability, finance, and energy transition, representing a robust initiative in integrating hydrogen production, storage, and delivery, for which the company has previously received recognition, having been awarded the E&E award in 2022.
