Summary

In this episode of Green Giants, we sit down with Bernard Brown, COO of Empire Diversified Energy and a trailblazer in sustainable innovation. With a career spanning over two decades in both public and private sectors, Bernard shares his vision for transforming the energy landscape through groundbreaking waste-to-energy projects, hydrogen production, and sustainable solutions.

Key Highlights:

• A Veteran’s Perspective: Bernard recounts his early inspiration for focusing on energy, stemming from his time in the military and his work with emergency operations.
• Sustainable vs. Renewable: Bernard unpacks the critical distinction between renewable and sustainable energy, advocating for a broader definition that includes waste-to-energy solutions and hydro.
• The Hard Truth About Energy: Why trade-offs are inevitable in every energy solution and how we can better educate stakeholders without alienating them.
• Hydrogen’s Role in the Energy Mix: Learn why Bernard sees hydrogen as a transformative piece of the sustainable energy puzzle and how Empire Diversified Energy is betting big on its potential.
• A “Rockefeller Moment” for Energy: Drawing parallels to the oil boom era, Bernard explains why now is the time for bold investments and innovations in the hydrogen sector.
• Waste-to-Energy Innovation: Discover Empire’s pioneering approach to turning food waste and sludge into clean hydrogen, achieving negative carbon intensity scores.
• Energy Politics and Behavior Change: Bernard shares his thoughts on depoliticizing energy and how individual actions can collectively drive the transition to sustainability.
• Future Energy Vision: From advanced solar panels to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, Bernard paints a picture of a diverse, robust energy future.

About Bernard Brown:

Bernard Brown is a recognized leader in the energy sector, combining technical expertise with a passion for decarbonization. At Empire Diversified Energy, he drives innovative solutions that address climate challenges while maximizing efficiency and economic viability.

Source: https://leegroupsearch.com/podcast/green-giants-episode-30/

The post Bernard Brown on Hydrogen, Waste-to-Energy, and the Future appeared first on Empire Diversified Energy.

Empire Diversified Energy, Inc. has signed a sub-recipient agreement with Battelle Memorial Institute for the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2)! This partnership marks a significant step forward in converting food waste into renewable hydrogen, thanks to the innovative technologies from Heartland Water Technology. Together, we’re paving the way for a sustainable, circular economy and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to lead the charge in renewable energy and waste-to-energy solutions!

#RenewableEnergy #Hydrogen #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #WasteToEnergy #Innovation #GreenTech #empireede #EDEGreenGen

The post EMPIRE DIVERSIFIED ENERGY SIGNS APPALACHIAN REGIONAL CLEAN HYDROGEN HUB SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH BATTELLE appeared first on Empire Diversified Energy.

Click the link to learn more:https://click.empirede.com/c98

The post Heartland Water Technology to Collaborate with Empire Diversified Energy to Produce Sustainable Hydrogen at the Port of West Virginia appeared first on Empire Diversified Energy.

“The decarbonization of ports is a prime goal for the Department of Transportation, and the formation of a shortline railroad at The Port of West Virginia is a step in helping to meet that goal”

Empire Diversified Energy’s Chief Operating Officer Bernard Brown

The post EMPIRE DIVERSIFIED ENERGY, INC. RECEIVES APPROVAL TO OPERATE SHORTLINE RAILROAD EMPIRE RIVER RAIL, LLC appeared first on Empire Diversified Energy.

Bernard effectively conveyed the story of Empire’s journey into ARCH2 to the sold-out event. 

The post Empire Diversified Energy’s COO Bernard Brown presented at the Appalachian Hydrogen – Carbon Capture Conference. appeared first on Empire Diversified Energy.

In being selected for this funding, Empire has distinguished itself among significant players in the sustainable-energy space and looks forward to representing the Northern Panhandle in West Virginia’s strong history of energy production. This project uses proven technology in an innovative way: using renewable feedstocks to generate green hydrogen that will be used for industrial and transportation fuel.

The vision of Empire’s leadership team for establishing a hydrogen-based energy project in Follansbee is now fortified with Empire being selected as a Project Development Partner by ARCH2. The Anaerobic Digester project is just one of several Empire projects in various stages of operation and development that emphasize recycling, brownfields redevelopment, and economic growth while decarbonizing industrial and commercial operations at The Port of West Virginia.
Empire will be presenting project details to stakeholders and local citizens at upcoming public meetings as part of its Community Benefits Plan.

ARCH2 SELECTED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY’S HYDROGEN HUB FUNDING (Press Release)

About Empire Diversified Energy, Inc.

Empire Diversified Energy, Inc (EDE) is a multifaceted holding company with business units in the sustainable energy and logistics sector. Empire Diversified Energy’s primary location in Follansbee, WV where it operates the Port of West of Virginia along with its Eco-Industrial Complex. The facility is geographically located along the Ohio River where it serves the crossroads of the East Coast and Midwest through its trimodal facility. EDE is currently deploying a host of innovative proven technologies serving the pathway to clean energy generation. These business units will serve the transportation, waste, steel, warehousing, and other sectors in an effort to help decarbonize the region.

Forward-looking Information

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 including the benefits of the project and the announcement of further details. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “goal,” “seek,” “believe,” “project,” “estimate,” “expect,” “strategy,” “future,” “likely,” “may,” “should,” “will” and similar references to future periods.
Any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance or results, and involve risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond Empire’s control) and assumptions. Although Empire believes any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect the outcome or results and cause them to differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements, including the risk factors described from time to time by us in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Shareholders, potential investors, and other readers should consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements.

Any forward-looking statement made by Empire in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Empire undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

For further information, please contact Empire Diversified Energy, Inc.
Investor Relations: 954-332-2423 www.empirediversifiedenergy.com

The post Empire Diversified Energy Included in ARCH2’s DOE Funding for Hydrogen Projects appeared first on Empire Diversified Energy.

Workshop participants will include some of the region’s largest fleets, truck manufacturers, and industry leaders who are coming together to discuss the advancement of clean transportation fuels and technologies.

Lynn Lyon, director of sustainable transportation at U.S. Energy, shares, “Fleets are interested in learning more about what technologies are available now and what advancements can be expected within the next year. At this workshop, we will discuss the availability of both alternative fuel trucks and infrastructure—comparing costs and environmental benefits.”

With transportation accounting for over 25% of the United States’ total greenhouse gas emissions and heavy-duty vehicles making up ~23% of the sector’s total emissions, carriers and shippers are motivated to consider alternatives. Some are leaning towards electrification, while others are evaluating renewable natural gas (RNG), hydrogen, renewable diesel, biodiesel, and hybrids.

The workshop will include a discussion with special guest Larry Cox, PGT Trucking’s vice president of sustainability. Larry has experience with battery electric and natural gas trucks with plans to lease hydrogen trucks for the company’s fleet. PGT is the first in the flatbed industry to provide dedicated transportation services using a Class 8 zero-emissions truck to Steel Dynamics, one of the largest domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in North America.

Empire Diversified Energy is hosting this event in alignment with its plans to introduce a new clean fleet at the expanding Port of West Virginia. These yard trucks and tractors will operate at the inland port moving cargo. As part of the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to tour the facility, which was converted from an industrial park to a circular energy system that produces transportation fuel from waste.

At Empire Diversified Energy, our goal is to develop the largest environmental, social and governance (ESG) inland river port terminal in the United States along with a portfolio of ‘green-oriented’ recycling plants and logistics and storage facilities at the Port of West Virginia. As a new port, we have the advantage to lead by example with cleaner transportation with our fleet,

Bernard Brown, chief operating officer of Empire Diversified Energy

U.S. Energy is partnering with Empire Diversified Energy to build a public access polyfuel station for this new fleet. The site will dispense renewable natural gas and hydrogen with an option to add electric charging if there is demand. Other fleets in the area have already expressed an interest in collaborating to build out a clean fuel network in the region. U.S. Energy currently has seven natural gas fuel stations in Pennsylvania and three in Ohio. The Follansbee site will be the company’s first fueling station in West Virginia.

U.S. Energy and Empire Diversified Energy are excited to co-host this workshop—helping local fleets evaluate their options for alternative fuel adoption. To register for this event, visit https://go.pardot.com/l/1003721/2023-09-06/tshj

The post A Low-Emissions Transportation workshop hosted at The Port of West Virginia Eco-Industrial Park appeared first on Empire Diversified Energy.

Empire Diversified Energy is constructing two brand new warehouses in Follansbee at the former location of Follansbee Steel Company.

The post Empire Diversified Energy constructs new warehouses in Follansbee, promising jobs and economic growth. appeared first on Empire Diversified Energy.

The post The Port of West Virginia Goes to Washington, DC appeared first on Empire Diversified Energy.

The plant will recycle plastics and other recyclable waste products into renewable electricity for the Port and its surrounding area, and will be using high efficiency, state-of-the-art, pyrolysis technologies in its operations. The facilities of the plant will include a newly constructed 30,000 square foot all-weather building to house the pyrolysis equipment, and a repurposed 20,000 square foot structure to support the feedstock storage.

We are very pleased to bring this cutting-edge technology to the State of West Virginia and are committed to our efforts of environmentally friendly and economically sustainable growth at the Port of West Virginia.

CEO Frank Rosso

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer Frank Rosso stated: “We are very pleased to bring this cutting-edge technology to the State of West Virginia and are committed to our efforts of environmentally friendly and economically sustainable growth at the Port of West Virginia. We believe Empire Green Generation will be an industry leader in waste-to-energy recycling and are excited about its future. We thank our entire Empire team, the West Virginia Economic Development Authority, and our lenders for their continual support through our growth in a very difficult market; we will continue to provide Stakeholders with updates as the plant comes online

For more information, please visit the Company’s website: https://empirediversifiedenergy.com

About Empire Diversified Energy, Inc.

Empire Diversified Energy, Inc. is a fully integrated company offering recycling, logistics, energy production, and remediation services helping to promote a safer and more sustainable environment. The Company has proven and demonstrated experience in helping to shape the green environment, and continues to transform and grow through energy production, manufacturing, and other further development at the Port of West Virginia.

 Forward-looking Information

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 including the benefits of the project and the announcement of further details. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “goal,” “seek,” “believe,” “project,” “estimate,” “expect,” “strategy,” “future,” “likely,” “may,” “should,” “will” and similar references to future periods.

Any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance or results, and involve risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond Empire’s control) and assumptions. Although Empire believes any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect the outcome or results and cause them to differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements, including the risk factors described from time to time by us in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Shareholders, potential investors, and other readers should consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements.

Any forward-looking statement made by Empire in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Empire undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

For further information, please contact Empire Diversified Energy, Inc.

Investor Relations: 954-332-2423 www.empirediversifiedenergy.com

The post EMPIRE DIVERSIFIED ENERGY CLOSES $40 MILLION FINANCING TO COMMISSION RECYCLING PLANT IN WEST VIRGINIA appeared first on Empire Diversified Energy.