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Tri-gen Facility At Port Of Long Beach Receives U.S. Department Of Energy's 2025 Better Project Award
The U.S. Department of Energy has honoured the "Tri-gen" facility at the Port of Long Beach with the 2025 Better Project Award. This recognition highlights its innovative approach to energy, water, and waste reduction. The facility, a collaboration between FuelCell Energy, Inc. and Toyota Motor North America (TMNA), is celebrated for its pioneering role in clean energy solutions.
FuelCell Energy's CEO, Jason Few, expressed pride in their partnership with Toyota. He stated, "Tri-gen is an excellent example of FuelCell Energy’s game-changing innovation, delivering solutions that empower our customers’ businesses with clean energy without requiring them to sacrifice their established business models or operations." This project exemplifies how businesses can adopt sustainable practices without altering their core operations.
Tom Stricker from TMNA highlighted the significance of this achievement. He remarked, "It is truly an honor to see the Tri-gen facility receive this award from the U.S. Department of Energy, a testament to the magnitude of the system’s impact, scalability, and ingenuity in addressing environmental challenges." The facility's success underscores its potential as a model for integrating hydrogen into clean energy systems.
The Tri-gen facility produces renewable electricity, hydrogen, and water for Toyota's port vehicle processing operations. It converts biogas from a California wastewater treatment plant into up to 2.3 megawatts of renewable electricity through an electrochemical process. This reduces over 9,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually and cuts more than six tons of grid NOx emissions.
Additionally, Tri-gen generates up to 1,200 kilograms of hydrogen daily for fuel cell electric vehicles like the 2025 Toyota Mirai and class 8 trucks. The facility also recycles approximately 1,400 gallons of water each day for washing newly processed vehicles before delivery. This significantly decreases reliance on local water resources.
A Model for Future Projects
Toyota and FuelCell Energy believe that Tri-gen's approach can be replicated elsewhere at lower costs and with reduced environmental impact compared to existing alternatives. Their commitment to sustainable solutions is evident in this project's successful implementation.
The grand opening of Tri-gen took place in May 2024. Both companies view this initiative as a step towards cleaner energy ecosystems that benefit communities while enhancing energy independence.
About Toyota and FuelCell Energy
Toyota has been part of North America's cultural landscape for over 65 years. With more than 63,000 employees across the continent, it focuses on advancing sustainable mobility through its Toyota and Lexus brands. By 2025, Toyota will begin manufacturing automotive batteries at its new plant in North Carolina.
FuelCell Energy leads globally in sustainable clean energy technologies with over 450 patents worldwide. Its proprietary fuel cell technology platforms serve various sectors by providing sustainable products and solutions aimed at improving global quality of life through clean energy initiatives.
This recognition by the U.S. Department of Energy highlights both companies' dedication to creating impactful environmental solutions that set new standards for future projects worldwide.
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