First Public Hydrogen (FPH2) Appoints Lorraine Paskett as Chief Operating Officer

LANCASTER, Calif., April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Public Hydrogen (FPH2) is proud to announce the appointment of Lorraine Paskett as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). With over two decades of executive leadership across California's energy and water sectors, Paskett brings a deep well of experience in public and private infrastructure development, clean energy project execution, and government affairs.

"Lorraine's leadership and experience at the forefront of the energy transition make her a tremendous addition to the FPH2 executive team," said R. Rex Parris, Chairman of First Public Hydrogen. "Her background in public utilities, clean hydrogen development, and sustainability strategy uniquely positions her to lead FPH2's operations as we build out the nation's first public hydrogen utility."

"We are fortunate to have recruited Lorraine," added Jack Brouwer, board member of FPH2. "She is such an accomplished, intelligent, and impactful leader who has been working in the municipal utility, regulated utility, renewable energy, and hydrogen industries for years. Lorraine's proven understanding of the technology and policy hurdles that we face, and her proven abilities to manage and guide people and technology advancement through to widespread deployment will be very significant to our success at FPH2."

"She is one of California's most strategic minds in clean energy," said Robert M. Hertzberg, former Senate Majority Leader and FPH2 board member. "Lorraine brings policy fluency, executive experience, and a sense of urgency in meeting the moment by scaling the clean hydrogen economy."

Prior to her appointment as COO, Paskett led clean hydrogen strategy  along the West Coast for California's largest hydrogen producer and global leader in clean hydrogen solutions, driving commercial opportunities both as an executive and through her energy and climate advisory firm, Cambridge LCF Group. Her career spans senior roles at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), First Solar, and Pacific Gas & Electric, where she guided strategic market expansion, regulatory affairs, and large-scale clean energy investments.

"I'm excited to join FPH2 at such a critical moment for the hydrogen sector," said Lorraine Paskett. "Building a reliable, public-facing hydrogen provider is key to accelerating and achieving California's decarbonization goals. I look forward to helping scale this visionary model to serve communities, businesses, and public agencies throughout California and beyond."

Paskett's public service includes appointments to the Metropolitan Water District Board, California High-Speed Rail Commission, and other civic and nonprofit boards focused on sustainability and clean energy. She holds a J.D. from UOP McGeorge School of Law and is a member of the California State Bar.

About First Public Hydrogen

The First Public Hydrogen Authority (FPH2) is the United States' 1st public hydrogen utility, designed to connect hydrogen producers with end users through a transparent, cost-effective model. As a Joint Powers Authority (JPA), FPH2 facilitates hydrogen procurement, delivery, and infrastructure development, helping municipalities, transit agencies, and private companies transition to clean energy. By aggregating demand and fostering strategic partnerships, FPH2 makes hydrogen adoption easier and more affordable.

Join us in shaping the future of clean energy. Learn more or become a member at FirstPublicH2.com.

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SOURCE First Public Hydrogen