WHIPPANY, N.J. and
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.,
Nov. 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Suburban Renewable Energy, LLC
(Suburban Renewables), a subsidiary of Suburban Propane
Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), has announced its sponsorship of the
first school entry in the Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP) as the program
launches in Texas for the
2024-2025 school year. With support from Suburban Renewables,
students aged 12 to 19 will use teamwork and STEAM curriculum to
design, engineer, and build their own 1:10 scale hydrogen fuel cell
remote-controlled car. The team will then race in a series of
local- and state-level endurance races for the chance to compete at
the H2GP World Finals event overseas.
This sponsorship underscores Suburban Renewables' and
Suburban Propane's commitment to investing in the future of
hydrogen and other low-carbon fuels by supporting the next
generation of renewable energy engineers and innovators.
Suburban Propane is the first corporate sponsor of Texas-based teams in the H2GP program as it
kicks off its inaugural season in the state. This program, managed
by the non-profit H2GP Foundation, offers students a thorough
understanding of the engineering principles that will shape the
future of renewable energy. By sponsoring a team in this growing
program, Suburban Renewables reinforces its dedication to
fostering innovation and advancement within the clean energy
sector.
"We proudly support the H2GP and the talented students who are
shaping the future of hydrogen and renewable energy," said
Nandini Sankara, spokesperson for
Suburban Propane and Suburban Renewables. "We are enthusiastic
about providing these bright, young minds with the opportunity to
demonstrate their skills and creativity in a dynamic and
competitive environment. Our sponsorship reflects our strong
belief in the transformative potential of hydrogen as a clean
energy source. We are committed to investing in the innovators and
leaders of tomorrow who will drive this industry forward, creating
sustainable solutions for a brighter future."
The H2GP Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to
supporting educational programs and research initiatives related to
hydrogen technology, aims to drive innovation, provide
scholarships, and facilitate partnerships that advance the hydrogen
economy. Suburban Renewables' involvement with the H2GP Foundation
reflects its strategic vision of nurturing future talent and
advancing hydrogen technologies through collaborative efforts.
Suburban Renewables encourages other corporations who share
these goals to join them in sponsoring teams to bring these
opportunities to learn through teamwork and competition across
Texas.
About Suburban Renewables:
Formed in 2022,
Suburban Renewables is an interconnected, renewable energy platform
that builds off the well-established legacy of Suburban Propane,
and houses the Company's family of renewable energy assets and
technologies.
Suburban Renewables also drives long-term strategic growth
and diversification efforts to identify new areas of investment,
strategic partnerships, and collaborations within the renewable
energy space, and paves the way to a low carbon future. Suburban
Propane leads the industry toward a transition to a renewable
energy future through unique, innovative, and profitable business
ventures.
For additional information on Suburban Renewables, please
visit www.suburbanrenewables.com.
About Suburban Propane:
Suburban Propane Partners,
L.P. ("Suburban Propane") is a publicly traded master limited
partnership listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Headquartered
in Whippany, New Jersey,
Suburban Propane has been in the customer service business since
1928 and is a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane,
renewable natural gas ("RNG"), fuel oil and related products and
services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and
producer of and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, servicing
the energy needs of approximately 1 million residential,
commercial, governmental, industrial and agricultural customers
through approximately 700 locations across 42 states.
Suburban Propane is supported by three core pillars: (1)
Suburban Commitment – showcasing Suburban Propane's 95-year legacy,
and ongoing commitment to the highest standards for dependability,
flexibility, and reliability that underscores Suburban Propane's
commitment to excellence in customer service;
(2) SuburbanCares – highlighting continued dedication to
giving back to local communities across Suburban Propane's national
footprint; and (3) Go Green with Suburban Propane –
promoting the clean burning and versatile nature of propane and
renewable propane as a bridge to a green energy future and
investing in the next generation of innovative, renewable energy
alternatives.
For additional information on Suburban Propane, please visit
www.suburbanpropane.com.
PROGRAM: The Horizon H2GP is a global school-based
science and engineering program that provides students with
hands-on experience in designing, engineering, and racing
remote-controlled fuel cell electric vehicles powered by hydrogen.
Students taking part gain employable skills in science and
technology while also developing competence in critical thinking,
creativity, and teamwork. At the end of the program students are
well-equipped for a variety of careers in renewable energy and
renewable engineering.
ORGANIZER H2GP FOUNDATION:
H2GP Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to
supporting educational programs and research initiatives related to
hydrogen technology. The Foundation aims to drive innovation,
provide scholarships, and facilitate partnerships that advance the
hydrogen economy. Suburban Renewables' involvement with the
H2GP Foundation reflects its strategic vision of nurturing future
talent and advancing hydrogen technologies through collaborative
efforts.
The H2GP Foundation provides accessible, affordable, and
engaging educational programs aimed at training a new generation of
leaders in hydrogen and sustainable energy. The Foundation is
dedicated to providing students with a strong foundational
understanding of renewable energy and engineering concepts through
hands-on learning while empowering today's young minds and
nurturing them into leaders, innovators, and future stewards of the
environment. The Foundation plays a key role in creating academic
and professional pathways for young people to participate in the
emerging green economy, while bridging the renewable energy
knowledge gap in underserved communities. Discover more at
h2gp.org
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