In an innovative approach, FuelCell Energy's carbonate fuel cells are being used to convert methane to hydrogen for clean energy production in data centers. Operating at high temperatures, these fuel cells enable the direct production of hydrogen from methane-based sources like natural gas and biogas. Diversified Energy plans to extract methane from coal mines and transport it to data centers through pipelines, generating power through electrochemical conversion. This process not only produces electricity but also allows for quick deployment due to minimal air pollution emissions. Additionally, heat from the fuel cells can be converted to chilling, enhancing system efficiency. The company aims to leverage alternative and renewable energy incentives to finance projects, stack credits, and explore low-interest loans or grants. By aligning with jurisdictions that offer energy credits, including Pennsylvania's alternative energy portfolio standard, the company seeks to maximize incentives for resilience and sustainability. This initiative also aims to address data center challenges by providing net-zero energy without passing on extra costs to ratepayers. The pricing of microgrid power will vary based on data centers' priorities, with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability. Agreements with data centers and utilities will ensure that only the data center bears the cost of power, not the ratepayers. By tackling key issues in the data center industry, such as clean energy sourcing and cost distribution, this innovative approach paves the way for a sustainable and efficient energy future.