$2.5M federal grant to boost hydrogen fuel use at Port of Oakland
U.S. Department of Energy investment in hydrogen equipment and infrastructure Oakland, Calif – September 30, 2024: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $2.5 million grant to develop and demonstrate advances in fuel cell technology at the Port of Oakland. The grant is part of the Biden/Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The total project […]
Zero Emissions Symposium
The Port and Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, held Oakland’s first environmental symposium. The event brought together maritime, aviation, commercial real estate, environmental, business, government, and community leaders to collaborate on innovative zero-emissions solutions.
Airport Air Quality
The San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport participates in an institutionalized carbon management certification program to assess and manage airports in reducing its carbon emissions. There are 6 levels of certification (Mapping, Reduction, Optimization, Neutrality, Transformation, and Transition) that OAK achieves towards comprehensive carbon management with the goal of lowering the airport’s carbon footprint.
Habitat Restoration and Park Development
The Port of Oakland is committed to environmental restoration as part of its developments and operations. The Port has completed a number of wetland projects around San Francisco Bay.
Climate Resiliency
Climate change is projected to increase or raise sea level (sea level rise or SLR), storm intensity, and groundwater levels. SLR and storm intensity could lead to shoreline flooding and damage to Port infrastructure. Groundwater intrusion (GWI) is a condition where subsurface groundwater levels are elevated by the encroaching subsurface sea levels. SLR and GWI could damage or destroy subsurface utilities and ground-level Port infrastructure.
Clean Water Programs
The Port of Oakland (Port) is committed to conducting its operations in the most sustainable and environmentally sensitive manner possible. The Port’s Clean Water Program is one example of this commitment to environmental stewardship.
Maritime Air Quality
Program information about the Port of Oakland’s efforts to reduce criteria pollutants, notably diesel particulate matter, associated with maritime (seaport) activities at the Port.
Environmental Stewardship
The Port’s Environmental Programs & Planning division oversees projects that support the Port’s commitment to environmentally sustainability and its zero-emissions operations goal.