Government | Other Resources & Organizations

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.

ATP Collaboration Bulletin Board - the Advanced Technology Program's (ATP) Collaboration Bulletin Board provides those who are considering application to ATP with a means of publicly disclosing their interest in developing appropriate partnerships for such application. Invite potential partners to contact you.

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.

CREST - the Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology's fuel cell and hydrogen page.

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.

Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy Network - online clearinghouse of information on Department of Energy programs in the areas of 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.

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.

Hydrogen InfoNet - information network exploring the various uses of hydrogen.

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.

Our Hydrogen + Fuel Cell Future - Government of Canada website designed to provide accurate, up-to-date information for anyone interested in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, from elementary students through to adults. The new educational resources clearly explains how the technology works, and highlights the benefit of a hydrogen economy for Canadians and the world.

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

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.

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.

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)

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.

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 Connection - (monthly) newsletter published by U.S. Fuel Cell Council, National Fuel Cell Research Center, and National Energy Technology Laboratory. Free, distributed via email.

 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 Industry Report - brings together, in a single source, news of technical and business developments in all types of fuel cells and analyzes what is important to the industry and its marketplace. It's the in-depth information that manufacturers, integrators, suppliers and end users must have to keep up with the rapid advances in fuel cell commercialization.

Fuel Cell Institute of Australia - organization focusing on fuel cells within Australia.

Fuel Cell Magazine - for technical and management professionals involved in developing and applying fuel cell technologies.

Fuel Cell Management Magazine - covers the latest in the industry trends, product announcements, and leading-edge applications, and profiles the people and companies leading to the broad commercialization of this promising technology.

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 Quarterly - published 4 times a year, this 4-page, full color newsletter 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.

Fuel Cell Technology News - brings readers the latest news in technology, manufacturing, applications, and investments.

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 - 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.

GlobalTechnoScan.com - contains a weekly magazine on new technology, Business Opportunities on Technology Transfer, Licensing, Financing of Research etc., Sections on Intellectual Property and Patents, Trade Shows and Conferences, Science and Technology Policy, Venture Capital & Finance, with VC funding opportunities. The link section provides several useful links to International Technology and Professional Contacts in many areas.

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.

H2CARSBIZ - tells the hydrogen story and present the hydrogen powered cars in relation to visions of thehydrogen economy, the infrastructure, the markets and its players including finance, car producers and hydrogen providers.

H2Nation Magazine - educates and informs about developments in the use of hydrogen and other alternate fuels that create a cleaner, healthier, and safer world and relieve mankind of dependence on fossil fuels.

Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Investor - an overview of the hydrogen and fuel cell industry, applications, stock reports and market trends.

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.

The Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Letter - a monthly newsletter for the international hydrogen and fuel cell communities, covering events and developments in this emerging field as they occur.

HydrogenHighway.com - web site that encourages investment in hydrogen fuel cell technology and the infrastructure needed to create a hydrogen-based economy.

The Hydrogen Safety Report - monthly online newsletter containing information on international standards, U.S. national standards, national code activities, regulatory issues and industry guidelines related to hydrogen energy systems.

HyWeb - A "Hydrogen Information System" which contains information on hydrogen and fuel cells, along with a company and products database.

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 fuelcells, 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.

Our Hydrogen + Fuel Cell Future - Government of Canada website designed to provide accurate, up-to-date information for anyone interested in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, from elementary students through to adults. The new educational resources clearly explains how the technology works, and highlights the benefit of a hydrogen economy for Canadians and the world.

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.

Re-Focus - the International Renewable Energy Magazine - includes a link to the Fuel Cell Bulletin .

Renewable Energy World - an award winning, bi-monthly, professional title with global coverage and circulation. The magazine accentuates the achievements and potential of all forms of renewable energy sources and the technologies being developed to harness them.

RWE Fuel Cell Pavilion

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.

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.