Government
Argonne National
Laboratory - researching ceramic solid oxide fuel cells,
direct methanol PEM fuel cells, high temperature sealant materials for
fuel cells, reformers for fuel cells.
ATP Program - the Advanced Technology Program (ATP) is
run by the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST). Through partnerships with the private
sector, ATP's early stage investment is accelerating the development of
innovative technologies that promise significant commercial payoffs and
widespread benefits for the nation.
California Air
Resources Board - mission is to promote and protect
public health, welfare and ecological resources through the effective
and efficient reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and
considering the effects on the economy of the state.
Department
of Defense Fuel Cell Demonstration Program -
descriptions and pictures of fuel cell installations and demonstration
sites.
Dr. E's
Energy Lab - rounds up the best Web sites for children
to learn about energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Fuel Cell Test
and Evaluation Center (FC Tec) - the U.S.
Department of Defense (DoD) Fuel Cell Test and Evaluation Center
(FCTec) is a National Resource facility for the independent, unbiased
testing and validation of fuel cell power systems for both military and
commercial applications.
GREENTIE
- Greenhouse Gas Technology Information Exchange (GREENTIE), is an
electronic directory that contains information about suppliers of
technologies, services, research, and data relevant to the mitigation
of greenhouse gases. It is a program of the International Energy
Agency, supported by the U.S. Department of Energy and Oak Ridge
National Laboratory provides technical assistance. GREENTIE concluded in March 2005 but this web site will remain live to provide access to the wide range of information collected since 1995.
Hydrogen
and the Materials of a Sustainable Energy Future -
hydrogen education site hosted by Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Hydrogen, Fuel
Cells & Infrastructure Technologies Program - program
of the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Working with partners to accelerate
the development and successful market introduction of hydrogen and fuel
cell technologies.
Hydrogen
Fuel Initiative (HFI) - the Federal government's central source of
information on R&D activities related to hydrogen and fuel cells.
Innovative Clean
Air Technologies - ICAT is an Air Resources Board
program that co-funds the demonstration of innovative technologies that
can reduce air pollution. Its purpose is to advance such technologies
toward commercial application, thereby reducing emissions and helping
the economy of California.
National Energy Technology Laboratory - a part of
the Office of Fossil Energy at the U.S. Energy Department, NETL and its
industrial partners are working on Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell power
plants, Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell power plants, Solid Oxide Fuel Cell
power plants, and a variety of other related technologies.
National Renewable
Energy Laboratory - one of the United States' national
laboratories, it is researching hydrogen production and storage, and
working on hybrid electric vehicles.
Oak Ridge National
Laboratory - one of the United States' national
laboratories, working with the Department of Energy on accelerating the
development and deployment of sustainable energy technologies.
Ohio Third
Frontier Project - to position Ohio as a national leader
in the growing fuel cell industry, Governor Bob Taft unveiled a $100
million, 3-year initiative to invest in research, project demonstration
and job creation.
South Coast Air
Quality Management District - funds research and
development of clean air technologies, including fuel cells for
transportation.
www.fueleconomy.gov - site developed by the U.S. Department of
Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Other Resources & Organizations
For a listing of fuel cell and energy focused publications, please visit our Publications page.
ABS – Hydrogen Fuel Cell Market Research - Independent market research and analysis of the Hydrogen economy and Fuel cell industry.
AC Transit - AC Transit leased a fuel cell bus during 2003-2004 and will be
operating three fuel cell buses by October 2005. Two hydrogen energy
fueling stations are also located at AC Transit facilities.
Advanced
Measurements - A leading integrator of PC-based,
intelligent test, measurement and automation solutions. Services range
from short term consulting and training, to highly customized and
complete project development of permanent installations.
Alliance to Save
Energy - organization that promotes energy efficiency
and renewable energy.
Alternative Energy Industry at About.com - Industry
news and aggregated links for Alternative Energy, selected and organized
to provide valuable information and resources for professionals,
business managers and entrepreuners.
Alternative
Energy News Source - designed to help entrepreneurs who are
interested in the exciting world of alternative energy breakthroughs,
and to provide an alternative energy news source for investors and
the general public.
California
Fuel Cell Partnership - joint effort by automakers,
California government, and fuel cell industry businesses to demonstrate
small fleets of fuel cell vehicles.
California
Stationary Fuel Cell Collaborative - members represent a
group of federal, state and non-governmental organizations interested
in combining efforts and resources towards commercialization of
stationary fuel cells in California.
Canadian
Hydrogen Association - nonprofit membership association
composed of universities, research organizations, industry and small
business. The objective is to promote the use and development of
hydrogen energy, hydrogen energy systems and technologies and to
develop the role of hydrogen energy for the purpose of improving the
environment.
CANMET Energy Technology Centre (CETC) - Canada's leading federal government S&T organization with a mandate to develop and demonstrate energy efficient, alternative and renewable energy technologies and processes. CETC has facilities in Devon, Alberta; Varennes, Quebec; and Ottawa, Ontario.
Collecting
the History of Fuel Cells - history of fuel cells,
compiled by the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
Competitive and
Technical Intelligence Platform on Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technologies
(in French)
Earthtoys
emagazine - gives readers with knowledge on green building or
alternate energy systems and technology a forum to share knowledge
and experience.
EcoIQ.com
- focused on environmental management, local government, and creating a
sustainable future.
Electric
Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) -
EDTA is an international association representing the interest of those
involved in the development, production and use of battery, hybrid and
fuel cell electric drive technologies and supporting infrastructure.
Energy Planet Renewable Energy Directory - a visual and interactive web directory of information resources about renewable energy technology.
European Fuel Cell
Group - European trade association for the fuel cell
industry.
Fuel
Cell Commercialization Conference of Japan - examines
specific issues affecting the commercialization and widespread use of
fuel cells, and incorporates the findings into policy proposals with a
view to enabling member companies to take steps to resolve the issues
themselves, and having these findings reflected in government measures.
Through this, the FCCJ can make an important contribution to the
commercialization and widespread use of fuel cells in Japan, and to the
growth of Japan's fuel cell industry.
Fuel Cell Directory - a complete guide to fuel cell developers,
researchers and consultants, suppliers to the fuel cell industry,
component manufacturers, utilities, associations and interested
government agencies around the world. In addition to address, phone
number, email, company URLs, there is also added information such as
stock symbols, investor, media and human resource contacts, and the
name of the President or CEO, as well as a description of current
research projects and fuel cell type. Costs US$125 for hard copy,
US$500 for Excel CD-ROM database.
Fuel
Cell Institute of Australia - organization focusing on fuel cells
within Australia.
Fuel
Cell Markets - Fuel Cell Markets Ltd. is a market
catalyst for Fuel Cell and Hydrogen industries. The Fuel Cell Markets
solution is an advanced open industry communications platform designed
for the purpose of aiding commercialisation. The solution highlights
opportunities for development and growth, facilitates the communication
of information, and is used as a tool to promote hydrogen and fuel cell
technologies to traditional industry and consumers.
The
Fuel Cell Network - A UK-based network to promote and
encourage the exchange of information and ideas within the fuel cell
community, both industrial and academic.
Fuel Cell Patent Database - Thompson Hine LLP has created a database that archives United States patents and published patent applications for the fuel cell industry.
Fuel Cell Quarterly
- published 4 times a year, this free
electronic newsletter by Fuel Cells 2000 delves a little deeper into the fuel cell industry and
explores areas of interest to the industry, in layman's terms.
FuelCellStore.com - integrating and advancing the fuel cell
industry by bringing product component manufacturers, fuel cell system
integrators and consumers together. Purchase fuel cell products and educational materials.
Fuel Cell
Technology Showcase - from the Society of Automotive
Engineers (SAE International), a collection of the latest books,
magazine articles, events and much more on fuel cell energy and fuel
cell vehicles.
Fuel Cell
Technology Update - Fuel Cells 2000's free monthly email newsletter
highlighting the latest advancements in the fuel cell industry.
Fuel
Cell Today - Fuel Cell Today is the global internet
portal for companies and individuals with an interest in the
commercialization of fuel cells. We provide free news, events listings,
background information and detailed reviews and reports as well as
discussion forums and industry directories for this developing
technology.
Fuel
Cells Texas - a non-profit trade association representing
the fuel cell industry in Texas. Seeks to accelerate the broad
commercialization and deployment of fuel cells in the state of Texas
through public education, policy alignment and development of
state-sponsored initiatives.
Fuel Cells
UK - established to foster the development of the UK
fuel cell industry; elevate the UK industry in the international arena;
and raise the profile of UK fuel cell activity.
Great Lakes
Renewable Energy Association - a non-profit organization
that educates, advocates, promotes, and publicly demonstrates renewable
energy technologies.
Gridwise
Power Guide - In the Fuel Section area, gives detailed
listings of fuel cell manufacturers, researchers, demonstration
projects, addresses, and links where available.
Houston Advanced
Research Center's Center for Fuel Cell Research and Applications
- conducts demonstration projects and applied research focusing on
promising fuel cell technologies, both stationary and mobile.
H2 Mobility
- provides an overview and inside view about the development of hydrogen fuelled vehicles for transport applications. H2Mobility.org covers cars and buses as well as ships, bikes, aircrafts and utility vehicles to visualise the continuous progress towards the commercialisation of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies to provide clean mobility.
Hydrogen &
Fuel Cell Investor - an overview of the hydrogen and fuel
cell industry, applications, stock reports and market trends.
Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Canada - mission is to accelerate Canada's world-leading hydrogen and fuel cell industry. Members include most types of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, components, systems supply and integration, fuelling systems, fuel storage, and engineering and financial services.
Hydrogen Cars - features the latest hydrogen concept automobiles and other vehicles, hydrogen highway, fuel cell technology, ICE engines plus production and infrastructure issues.
Hydrogen Energy
Center - information on hydrogen as a fuel; site
includes an on-line discussion forum.
The
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Institute - good resource for fuel
cell investing and the latest hydrogen and fuel cell news.
HydrogenHighway.com - web site that encourages investment in
hydrogen fuel cell technology and the infrastructure needed to create a
hydrogen-based economy.
HyWeb
- A "Hydrogen Information System" which
contains information on hydrogen and fuel cells, along with a company
and products database.
The International Partnership for the Hydrogen Economy was established in 2003 as an international institution to accelerate the transition to a hydrogen economy. Members countries include (click on country to see links to government programs and projects, latest media, reports and roadmaps, and recent IPHE statements) Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, European Commission, France, Germany, Iceland, India, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Russian Federation, United Kingdom, and the United States.
International
Platinum Association - non-profit association of the
leading mining, production and fabrication companies in the global
Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) industry.
Japan
Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Demonstration Project
Methanol
Institute - works to support the use of clean
reformulated and oxygenated gasolines, promote the use of methanol as
an alternative fuel, and encourages the development of methanol powered
fuel cells.
miniHydrogen - comprehensive range of energy products from
fuel cells, solar products, hydrogen models and much more.
National
Fuel Cell Research Center - promotes and supports the
genesis of a fuel cell industry by providing technological leadership
within a vigorous program of research, development and demonstration.
National Hydrogen
Association - association of businesses and organizations
focusing on hydrogen production, storage and utilization systems,
including fuel cells.
New Mexico
Hydrogen Business Council - an organization of member businesses
dedicated to New Mexico's goals for the implementation of a hydrogen
economy in the state.
Partnership for
Advancing the Transition to Hydrogen (PATH) - vision is
a global community of interest in hydrogen that works to implement a
hydrogen energy future through providing a forum for sharing
information, relating relevant experiences and collaborating in
activities which facilitate the technical, institutional and financial
implementation of that future. The mission of the organization is to
spread a consensus vision of the hydrogen economy globally.
Solar Hydrogen
Energy Corporation (SHEC) - a leader in the development
of Solar Hydrogen Energy Systems. At the heart of the system is a
proprietary water splitting technology that converts water into
hydrogen and oxygen without any pollution.
SC Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Alliance - serves as the primary facilitator on hydrogen initiatives within South Carolina. The focus of the alliance is to promote the development and use of quality, cost effective accessible hydrogen, fuel cells and related technologies.
The Sustainable
Energy Coalition - features information on clean energy
technologies and about the Coalition's advocacy in such areas,
including fuel cells and hydrogen technologies.
U.S. Fuel Cell
Council - a nonprofit trade association dedicated to
fostering the commercialization of fuel cells in the United States.
World
Fuel Cell Council - a non-profit association founded in
1991 to promote the most rapid commercialization of fuel cells. Members
of the Council include companies involved in the development of fuel
cells. Based in Germany.
www.captainozone.com
features a documentary about Captain Ozone who is promoting hydrogen
fuel cells on television and the Internet. This site also features a
fascinating interview with Captain Ozone about hydrogen infrastructures
in the future.
www.omega23.com
- A collection of fuel cell textbooks and publications.
4Hydrogen.com - a web directory to major
hydrogen websites and also contains streaming videos of America's first
televised hydrogen fuel commercials. |
