As Chief Innovation Officer within the US Air Force Office of Energy Assurance, Dr. Hartman is responsible for energy security initiatives for the Air and Space Force. As CINO, he identifies and develops strategies to deploy innovative solutions to enhance energy resilience worldwide with global partners in academia, industry, and government(s) through partnerships to get energy resilience projects approved, solicited, and/or built. He holds a Ph.D. in policy and management and has held adjunct faculty positions at George Washington University and Georgetown University and a board member to various public and private sector boards where he advises start-ups as well as established companies.
Richard Hartman
November 26, 2024 | 16h30 - 17h30As energy demand surges and the transition from fossil fuels to sustainable alternatives like geothermal and nuclear energy accelerates, natural hydrogen stands out as a critical resource for achieving energy autonomy for military installations at home and abroad.
This presentation will delve into the diverse roles of hydrogen in boosting energy self-sufficiency for U.S. military installations and off-grid areas. It will highlight natural hydrogen’s potential as a clean fuel and explore its strategic applications for both established and remote locations where conventional energy infrastructure is sparse or absent.
Key topics will include 1) innovative strategies for scaling up hydrogen production and deployment, addressing the associated technological, economic, and logistical challenges, and 2) the growing importance of natural hydrogen as a vital commodity in the global energy landscape, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts to overcome these obstacles.
The presentation aims to provide valuable insights for stakeholders, including energy producers, policymakers, financiers, solution providers, and end-users.
By fostering meaningful dialogue and forging strategic partnerships, we can collectively advance the development of sustainable hydrogen solutions and work towards a resilient, energy-autonomous future.
United States Air Force Office of Energy Assurance
Chief Innovation Officer