Abstract: One embodiment is directed to an integrated energy storage and distribution system, comprising: an electrolysis module configured to utilize intake electricity and intake water to output hydrogen gas, oxygen, and surplus water; a metal hydride hydrogen storage module configured to controllably store, or alternatively release, hydrogen gas; a fuel cell module configured to controllably intake hydrogen gas and output electricity and water vapor; and a computing system operatively coupled to the electrolysis module, storage module, and fuel cell module and configured to coordinate operation of these modules relative to each other; wherein the electrolysis, storage, and fuel cell modules are thermally coupled such that heat energy released from one or more modules which may be at least transiently exothermic may be utilized by one or modules which may be at least transiently endothermic.