Evergreen Climate Innovations, Nicor Gas partner to support entrepreneurs who are making a positive environmental impact in Illinois.

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“Diversity of thought and leadership, combined with innovation and ingenuity can help accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy,” said John O. Hudson III, president and CEO of Nicor Gas. “Celadyne’s hydrogen technology has the potential to advance decarbonization among heavy duty transportation and industrial energy uses. We’re proud to support this Illinois business and its economic impact on a clean energy future.”

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Celadyne Technologies’ novel membrane technology enables hydrogen production, storage and usage to be more efficient and less capital intensive, potentially reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 30% across grid storage, trucking and other heavy-duty industries, while also ensuring equitable access to energy.

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“Evergreen Climate Innovations is proud to partner with Nicor Gas on this award in support of entrepreneurs who are making a positive environmental impact throughout Illinois,” said Erik Birkerts, CEO of Evergreen Climate Innovations. “The team looks forward to helping Celadyne scale its efficient hydrogen fuel cell membrane technology to accelerate the use of hydrogen for decarbonization.”

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“On behalf of Celadyne, I am very excited to receive this award and to work with Nicor Gas and Evergreen Climate Innovations to advance our mission to decarbonize energy with hydrogen,” said Gary Ong, founder and CEO of Celadyne Technologies. “Decarbonizing energy is a grand challenge, so as a deep-tech company in Illinois, we are thrilled to have the backing of one of the premier energy companies in the state to help us.”

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