Hope Gas and WATT Fuel Cell Launch Innovative WATT HOME
WATT Fuel Cell Corp and Hope Gas proudly announce the launch of a groundbreaking exclusive Hope Gas customer program for the WATT HOME fuel cell system. This strategic partnership will initially make over 7,250 next-generation backup power configured fuel cell units exclusively available to Hope Gas residential customers across West Virginia over the next three years.
West Virginia experiences among the most challenging electric reliability in the country according to the U. S. Energy Information Administration’ s Annual Electric Power Industry Report. The state sees some of the most frequent power outages and longest blackout times in the country. Hope Gas customers in West Virginia will have access to WATT Fuel Cell technology to provide backup power to their homes starting in 2026.
The innovative program exclusively offers Hope Gas customers access to the WATT HOME system— an advanced solid oxide fuel cell( SOFC) technology that operates efficiently on readily available natural gas. Designed for residential use, WATT HOME provides dependable, low-emission electricity even when the power grid is down.
“ Hope Gas is excited to partner with WATT to bring this innovative fuel cell technology to the families we serve in West Virginia,” says Morgan O’ Brien, chief executive officer of Hope Gas.“ Hope Gas is constantly exploring innovative ways to provide cutting-edge solutions to our customers and communities. Leasing this technology will avoid any up-front capital outlay for Hope customers. This partnership with WATT is revolutionizing utility service reliability for our customers.”
The deployment of 7,250 WATT HOME systems marks the largest residential fuel cell initiative in the country. It also highlights West Virginia’ s leadership in modern energy innovation, with the potential to serve as a national model for partnerships that solve local infrastructure challenges with distributed energy resources.
“ This partnership between Hope
Gas and WATT Fuel Cell represents a powerful shift in how we think about residential energy,” says Caine Finnerty, CEO of WATT Fuel Cell.“ By combining our scalable, innovative technology with the trusted service of Hope Gas, we’ re empowering West Virginians to take greater control of their energy future.”
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