Hydrogen, Fuel Cell Industries call for clean energy investment.
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NHA, along with Electric Drive Transportation Association and US Fuel Cell Council, support increased U.S. investment in clean energy technologies. In a joint statement, organizations said hydrogen and fuel cell technologies "will deliver clean, efficient energy at home and at work, create hundreds of thousands of American jobs and, together with other technologies, eliminate the need for gasoline for passenger vehicles."
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Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Industries Join Call to Increase Clean Energy Investment
Washington, DC--The Electric Drive Transportation Association, the National Hydrogen Association and U.S. Fuel Cell Council added their support today to dramatically increase the U.S. investment in clean energy technologies.
"Hydrogen and fuel cell technologies are an essential part of America's energy solution. Commercial fuel cells will deliver clean, efficient energy at home and at work, create hundreds of thousands of American jobs and, together with other technologies, eliminate the need for gasoline for passenger vehicles," the organizations said in a joint statement.
"Fuel cells make energy electrochemically, without combustion, from hydrogen and hydrogen rich fuels. Some of the largest and most progressive companies in America are already using fuel cells for highly reliable heat and power, to guarantee computer and telephone communications, move goods, keep food cold and travelers and students warm. Thousands of average Americans have driven fuel cell electric vehicles and hundreds of thousands are expected on the road in the next decade.
"Fuel cells and hydrogen energy are American engineered, American manufactured and domestically fueled. America can capture 250,000 jobs in the next 10 years making, installing and servicing fuel cells, according to Fuel Cell Today. But those jobs are not guaranteed. There is an intense international competition. A stronger public investment in fuel cells will allow America to keep its lead, and capture its share of green jobs, profits and energy security benefits," the organizations said.
"The industry and government have had a strong partnership in developing hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, although federal investment has been decreasing in recent years. Going forward, a clarification of priorities is needed," the organizations said. "To achieve our national goals for increased security and reduced pollutants, the U.S. must expand its commitment to the clean energy options that hydrogen and fuels provide. We have learned from other advanced energy opportunities lost that it will be more expensive to buy these technologies back from foreign competitors if we let them finish what the U.S. has started."
EDTA, NHA, and USFCC collectively represent more than 200 companies and organizations.
CONTACT:
EDTA: Genevieve Cullen, 202-408-0774 x308
gcullen@electricdrive.org
NHA: Patrick Serfass, 202-223-5547 x366
serfassp@HydrogenAssociation.org
USFCC: Brynne Ward, 202 293 5500
bward@usfcc.com
About the Electric Drive Transportation Association
The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) is the trade association representing battery, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell electric drive technologies and infrastructure. EDTA conducts public policy advocacy, education, industry networking, and international conferences. EDTA's membership includes automotive and other equipment manufacturers, energy companies, technology developers, component suppliers, and government agencies. www.electricdrive.org
About the National Hydrogen Association
The National Hydrogen Association (NHA) is the world's largest hydrogen trade organization dedicated to commercializing hydrogen technologies. Since 1989, the NHA membership has included a wide variety of industry, research and government organizations. www.HydrogenAssociation.org
About the U.S. Fuel Cell Council
The USFCC is an industry association dedicated to fostering the commercialization of fuel cells in the United States. Our members include the world's leading fuel cell developers, manufacturers, suppliers and customers. www.usfcc.com