NewHydrogen CEO Steve Hill Discusses Sustainability with a UC Davis Expert

Dr. Kurt Kornbluth explores the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, energy conservation and generation efforts at UC Davis campus

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewHydrogen, Inc. (OTCMKTS:NEWH), the developer of ThermoLoop, a breakthrough technology that uses water and heat rather than electricity to produce the world’s cheapest green hydrogen, today announced that in a recent podcast the Company’s CEO Steve Hill spoke with Dr. Kurt Kornbluth, Adjunct Professor at the UC Davis Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Academic Director of the Engineering Student Design Center, and the founder and director of Program for International Energy Technology and D-Lab, regarding interdisciplinary collaboration, energy conservation and generation efforts on the UC Davis campus, and the potential of hydrogen in sustainable initiatives.

Dr. Kornbluth shared his experiences working on sustainable energy projects in Africa and his PhD work at UC Davis, where he created a program focusing on international energy technologies and project-based learning. Dr. Kornbluth said, “I cannot overemphasize the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in tackling complex energy problems.” He also touched upon his involvement with the creation of an energy graduate group at UC Davis and the development of a course called "A Path to Zero Net Energy" as well as a larger initiative called "Sustainable Campus, Sustainable Cities" that integrates research, progress, education, and outreach.

As for the energy conservation and generation efforts on the UC Davis campus, Dr. Kornbluth highlighted the campus's 16-megawatt solar installation and the efforts to reduce energy usage in buildings, often with the help of students. He also explained the concept of demand management, noting that balancing supply and demand is crucial for efficient energy use. Dr. Kornbluth mentioned a project that uses Wi-Fi data, occupancy sensors, and CO₂ sensors to predict and adjust building vacancies, which could potentially save energy.

Dr. Kornbluth discussed the development of sustainable initiatives at UC Davis, including their efforts to reduce energy consumption and explore alternative methods of heating buildings and touched upon the importance of funding these projects and the potential for applying these methods to sustainable communities. Dr. Kornbluth said, “We need to understand stakeholder needs and the challenges faced by different campuses and communities.” He also highlighted their collaborative efforts with the city of Davis and research on community energy systems. The conversation concluded with plans for a joint research project with Danish municipalities to reduce carbon in their communities.