The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) in Morgantown hosted the 2024 Low Emission Advanced Power (LEAP) Workshop, showcasing cutting-edge fuel research and technologies. Scientists presented innovative methods such as microwave power generation and high-temperature fuel cells that offer the potential for generating cheap electricity and hydrogen. Pranjali Muley explained the use of microwaves for electromagnetic heating, emphasizing the energy efficiency achieved by heating only the material needed for steam production. Harry Abernathy showcased NETL's solid oxide fuel cell technology for electricity generation and cheap hydrogen production. Justin Weber detailed plans for the chemical looping reactor, highlighting its ability to produce power, hydrogen, and syngas from various sources like biomass and waste plastic while enabling carbon capture. The SuperLab 2.0 demonstration illustrated the cyber-linked collaboration among five national labs in simulating power grid scenarios and optimizing the response of energy devices. Participants discussed the importance of collaboration to address future grid challenges, emphasizing the need for multidisciplinary thinking and innovation. Attendees, like Ed Gibson from Pillar Innovation, were impressed by the potential of transitioning from fossil fuels to renewables with such exciting technologies being developed.