State Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Database

This database catalogues initiatives, policy and partnerships in the fuel cell and hydrogen arena. We also include all stationary fuel cell installations, hydrogen fueling stations and vehicle demonstrations in the United States. Almost every state, including the District of Columbia have some sort of fuel cell or hydrogen legislation, demonstration or activism taking place today. We hope this database sparks even more activity to help bring fuel cells to commercialization and the hydrogen economy to realization.

We have only included installations, vehicle demonstrations and hydrogen fueling stations that we know are either open right now or that have already ended. For planned hydrogen fueling stations, please check out our U.S. Hydrogen Fueling Station Chart and for planned stationary fuel cell installations, please visit our Worldwide Stationary Fuel Cell Installation Database.

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For a comprehensive state-by-state analysis of state programs and incentives that specifically include hydrogen, fuel cells and zero emission vehicles, check out our State of the States: Fuel Cells in America 2011 report (June 2011), the original State of the States: Fuel Cells in America (April 2010) or the State Activities That Promote Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Infrastructure Development report (2006). We also created yearly wrap-up reports for 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007.

For information on federal programs and activities, please visit DOE's Fuel Cell Technologies Program website. For more information on hydrogen and other alternative fuels, please visit the Alternative Fuels Data Center. Alternative fuels described here are those defined by the Energy Policy Act of 1992, including biodiesel, electricity, ethanol, hydrogen, natural gas, and propane. This site has more than 3,000 documents in its database, an interactive fuel station mapping system, current listings of available alternative fuel vehicles, and lots of alternative fuels information and related links.

For additional information on state, local, utility, and Federal incentives for energy efficiency and renewable energy, check out the North Carolina Solar Center's Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE).

For more information on any of the U.S. Department of Defense's programs - PAFC Demonstration, Residential PEM Fuel Cell Demonstration. and Climate Change Fuel Cell Program, please click here.

Hydrogen Safety for First Responders - To educate fire marshals, code officials and first responders in your area, DOE's Introduction to Hydrogen Safety for First Responders is a Web-based course that provides an "awareness level" overview of hydrogen for fire, law enforcement, and emergency medical personnel. This multimedia tutorial acquaints first responders with hydrogen, its basic properties, and how it compares to other familiar fuels; hydrogen use in fuel cells for transportation and stationary power; potential hazards; initial protective actions should a responder witness an incident; and supplemental resources including videos, supporting documents, and links relevant to hydrogen safety. To receive print or CD versions of the course, contact DOE's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Center or call 1-877-EERE-INFO/877-337-3463.

The database is a work in progress and we welcome any updates, edits and corrections. If you experience any problems with the database, please let us know. Contact us at database@fuelcells.org.