This Hydrogen Developer Is Trying To Take Food Systems Off-Grid

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Jason Herring's startup VIVIFY Technology is pitching on-demand hydrogen generation as a way for food businesses to produce their own power and cut ties with the grid. The approach could let farms, processing plants, and restaurants generate electricity on-site rather than relying on utility companies. Hydrogen fuel cells have long promised clean energy independence, but the technology has struggled to scale beyond niche applications. For food systems, heavy energy consumers with large refrigeration and processing loads, on-site generation could theoretically slash both operating costs and carbon emissions. Herring believes the timing is right as energy prices climb and businesses hunt for resilience.