January 6, 2025 – Camarillo, California
Camarillo, California Hago Energetics, a pioneering low‑carbon hydrogen producer based in Camarillo, has been selected as one of nine awardees in the Department of Energy’s (“DOE”) WASTE: Waste Analysis and Strategies for Transportation End‑Uses program, receiving significant funding to advance its hydrogen-from-waste initiative eere-exchange.energy.gov.
What the Grant Means
- Under this DOE effort, which totals $6.9 million across nine projects, Hago Energetics will spearhead the conversion of organic waste into fuel-cell‑grade hydrogen, supporting clean transportation solutions The Department of Energy’s Energy.gov+1.
- Hago’s project is among the largest individual awards, aimed at developing modular, low-carbon strategies that help communities manage waste while generating clean energy Grants.gov+12eere-exchange.energy.gov+12The Department of Energy’s Energy.gov+12.
Strategic Impact
- The funding empowers Hago Energetics to move forward with Phase 1 design work and experimental validation, laying the groundwork for future pilot facility construction and operation brisa.arizona.edu+4The Department of Energy’s Energy.gov+4Waste Dive+4.
- By turning biosolids and other organic waste into hydrogen, Hago’s technology aligns with California’s environmental targets, including addressing biosolid disposal challenges and meeting SB 1383 waste reduction mandates Grants.gov+9Waste Dive+9The Department of Energy’s Energy.gov+9.
Why It Matters
- This award solidifies Hago Energetics’ role as an innovator in the hydrogen-from-waste landscape, delivering scalable, carbon-negative solutions for sustainable energy production.
- The project supports local and state efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, manage waste more sustainably, and build a resilient, low‑carbon transportation infrastructure.
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About Hago Energetics:
Hago Energetics is committed to transforming waste into low‑carbon, fuel‑cell‑grade hydrogen. As a leader in sustainable energy innovation, we empower communities to turn environmental challenges into energy solutions through cutting‑edge technology and strategic partnerships.
