Federal experts independently have assessed the performance of the first fuel cell units and concluded that a fuel cell is not only a sustainable, environmentally friendly technology, but one that can help the bottom line. T he report estimates fuel cells could yield a savings of two dollars for every dollar spent in installing and operating the units. The potential savings will vary from facility to facility, the report notes, depending on the local price of natural gas and electricity. The future of natural gas fuel cells in the federal sector looks good. A fuel cell is an advanced technology that produces electrical power without combustion.
Fuel cells are inherently more efficient and low-polluting than conventional energy systems.
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