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Volume 9, Number 3 • Summer 2004

• Participants from 18 Countries Attend 15th Annual Conference
  More than 1,100 participants from 18 countries participated in the NHA's 15th Annual Conference, "Hydrogen: A Clean Energy Choice," held in Los Angeles, California April 26-30, 2004.

       - Click here for Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham's keynote address.
       - Click here for California Secretary of the EPA Terry Tamminen's keynote address.
   

• NHA Committee Members Spend Time on Capitol Hill
  The House Subcommittee zeroed out the education and cross-cutting analysis request of $7 million and the $24 million in funds to be awarded to the national lab partners of the "Grand Storage Challenge" Centers of Excellence.  These cuts affect several NHA members and the education and outreach work of the NHA.
   
• Training the Teachers: SoCal Science Teachers Explore FCs at NHA Conference
  A house full of 20 high school chemistry and physical science teachers participated in a Renewable Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Teacher Training Workshop at the NHA's 15^th Annual U.S. Hydrogen Conference in Los Angeles, California.
   
• Hydrogenics Reduces Operations Costs by Putting Test Units to Work
  Hydrogenics' test facility, one of the largest in North America, is fully outfitted with a range of FCATS test stations - Hydrogenics' first commercial product and a business that continues to operate under the Greenlight name.
   
• SRNL Named 12th DOE National Lab
  The Savannah River National Laboratory was recently designated the 12^th U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory during a site visit by the Secretary of Energy, Spencer Abraham on May 7, 2004.
   
• APS Establishes Value of H₂ Park
  In March of 2002, APS was issued a motor vehicle refueling permit to commercially sell hydrogen motor vehicle fuel.  Since then, its Hydrogen Park has seen more than 2,500 fueling events with no safety issues.
   
• Microbial Fuel Cell Cleans, Generates Electricity From Domestic Wastewater
  Penn State environmental engineers have shown, for the first time, that a microbial fuel cell (MFC) can generate electricity while simultaneously cleaning the wastewater that you flush down the drain or toilet.
   
• Welcome New NHA Members
  The NHA would lime to welcome new members in the second quarter of 2004.
   
• UC-Davis Hosts Governor, Industry for Signing of Hydrogen Highways
  On April 22, 2004, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger made real his campaign promise to make hydrogen fueling stations available to all Californians and the press and broadcast media came out in force with a phalanx of nearly 15 cameras lined up across the back of the invitation-only audience.  It was a well-attended event, hosted by University of California at Davis.
   
• Promoting Unst Renewable Energy Project in Scotland's Northern Isles
  As the first community-owned renewable energy system of its kind to achieve funding anywhere in Europe, the PURE project represents an important milestone in the development of green energy systems.
   
• NHA Honors Leaders in the Hydrogen Community at Annual H₂ Conference
  At its annual Awards Luncheon during the 15^th Annual U.S. Hydrogen Conference and Hydrogen Expo in Los Angeles in April, the National Hydrogen Association was proud to present awards to five deserving individuals and one special member.
   
• NHA Community to Receive Funding to Assist in the Creation of a New York State Hydrogen Roadmap
  AOn June 9, 2004, New York governor George Pataki announced that six projects were awarded funding to develop a Hydrogen Roadmap for New York State.

Volume 9, Number 2 • Spring 2004

• SAE Exhibits at Automotive Engineers' 2004 World Congress
  The CaFCP, USFCC, and NHA combined exhibit booths to form a hydrogen and fuel cell pavilion at the SAE 2004 World Congress in Detroit in March.
   
• Registrations for 15^th Annual U.S. Hydrogen Conference Up 77 Percent
  The NHA's 15^th Annual U.S. Hydrogen Conference and Hydrogen Expo USA is rapidly approaching and new conference records continue to be set along the way.
   
• Alchemix Awarded Four Patents for Its Hydrogen Production Technology
  The United States patent office issued Alchemix Corporation, Carefree, AZ, two new patents in the first quarter of 2004, increasing its current intellectual property position to a total of four patents.
   
• Jadoo Power Systems Develops Revolutionary H2 Storage Device
  For end users to adopt fuel cell technology, it is imperative that the system fit seamlessly into their current usage regime.
   
• SRTC Research into Hydrogen Production from Nuclear Energy
  Achieving the goal of a hydrogen economy will require safe, cost-effective methods for producing and distributing hydrogen in the large quantities needed to supply a major portion of the national energy and transportation needs.
   
• Hydrogen/Electricity Coproduction and the Future of the H2 Economy
  Ztek Corporation is currently in the process of installing a hydrogen fueling station at Pacific Gas and Electric's service facility in Auburn, CA for the California Fuel Cell Partnership.
   
• NEW NHA Report on Permitting Planning a Hydrogen Vehicle Demo
  A new NHA report is now available for those who have an interest in organizing a Ride and Drive event or supporting a fleet introduction for hydrogen vehicles.
   
• Our Hydrogen Energy Future: Do We Have One?
  (Opinion by Bob Mauro, General Manager, PATH)
  I have ignored worrying about the path for our hydrogen energy future for several years.

Volume 9, Number 1 • Winter 2004

• International Partnership for a Hydrogen Economy Meets in DC
  The first ministerial meeting of the International Partnership for the Hydrogen Economy (IPHE) was held November 19-21 in Washington, DC.
   
• A Retrospective Look at 2003 and a Glimpse of 2004
  In 2003, political interest in energy independence and security resulted in an increased interest in hydrogen energy technologies.
   
• 2,500 Attend 2003 H2Expo, 2004 International Conference Planned
  More than 2,500 visitors from around the world came to see the latest technologies and trends and talk business at the third H2Expo, which took place October 9-11, 2003 in Hamburg, Germany.
   
• 15^th Annual Conference, Hydrogen Expo USA Update
  2003 was the most exciting year ever for the hydrogen industry!  Significant progress has been made by the Annual Conference Steering Committee and NHA staff in preparing for the 15^th Annual Conference in Los Angeles, CA.
   
• On the PATH for Advancing the Transition to Hydrogen
  PATH, the Partnership for Advancing the Transition to Hydrogen, was established in May 2002 to create an international forum for hydrogen by establishing both real and virtual communities of interest among national hydrogen associations.
   
• NHA Unveils Plans for Codes and Standards Activities
  On November 18, 2003, the NHA approved the Association's 2004 Program Plan.
   
• First NHA Student Hydrogen Design Contest Underway
  Upon the completion of the final set of rules and guidelines, the 1st Annual University Student Hydrogen Design Contest for a hydrogen fueling station has begun.

Volume 8, Number 3 • Autumn 2003

• Hydrogen-Powered Rock and Roll
  The 2003 Lollapalooza Tour featured SERC's Stack-in-a-Box^®.
  
  
• International Partnership for the Hydrogen Economy Attendees Discuss Challenges to Making It a Reality
  The International Partnership for Hydrogen Energy met on September 10, 2003 in Washington, DC.

• First Annual University Student H₂ Design Contest: H₂ Fueling Station
  The NHA is proud to announce the first annual University Hydrogen Design contest.
   
• Technology Demonstrations a Hit At the Grove Fuel Cell Symposium
  The most impressive aspect of the symposium was the hydrogen technology demonstration area.
   
• NHA to Host 15th Annual U.S. Hydrogen Conference, 'A Clean Energy Choice,' in Los Angeles, California in April
  IThe NHA is now accepting abstracts for the 15^th Annual U.S. Hydrogen Conference and Hydrogen Expo USA.
  
  
• NHA Notes
  The NHA is pleased to welcome two new members to the NHA staff.

Volume 8, Number 2 • Summer 2003

• Highlights of Fuel Cells Summit VII
  The annual Fuel Cells Summit was held on May 28-29, 2003.
  
  
• Hydrogen/CNG Home Refueling - The Station That Bain Built
  Retired NASA Hydrogen Program Manager and founding NHA member Addison Bain unveils hydrogen/CNG home refueling station.

• Student-Run ITS Tests Hydrogen/CNG Bus in Davis, California
  This July, a 40-foot bus that has been modified to burn a mixture of hydrogen and natural gas will be delivered for evaluation and testing to the University's transit agency, Unitrans.
   
• Short Course on Handling Hydrogen
  The National Hydrogen Association is pleased to announce it is hosting a Handling Hydrogen Short Course.
   
• PATH Completes First Year, Looks to Accelerate Interest
  In the first year of its existence, PATH laid out a plan and began a process that, in future years, will accelerate toward developing a community of interest in hydrogen.
  
  
• NHA Rejuvenates Its Committees
  At its June 12 meeting in Vancouver, the NHA Board of Directors approved a staff recommendation to increase the effectiveness of our member standing committees.



• ASES Ponders The H₂ Question
  Solar 2003 covered a wide range of topics from global warming to hydrogen.

• Renewable Energy Conference In an International Success
  This July, a 40-foot bus that has been modified to burn a mixture of hydrogen and natural gas will be delivered for evaluation and testing to the University's transit agency, Unitrans.
   
• NHA Responds to CalTech Study
  The NHA responds to a report published in Science Magazine in June 2003.
   
• PATH Completes First Year, Looks to Accelerate Interest
  In the first year of its existence, PATH laid out a plan and began a process that, in future years, will accelerate toward developing a community of interest in hydrogen.
  
  
• NHA Membership News

Volume 8, Number 1 • Spring 2003

• Energy Security Was Focus of This Year’s U.S. Hydrogen Conference
  The NHA was honored to have U.S. Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham, U.S. Senators Dorgan and Akaka and Congressman Peterson deliver keynote speeches at its annual conference.
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• Earth Day at the Pentagon Highlights An Array of Hydrogen Technologies
  On April 21, 2003, hydrogen and fuel cell companies from across the country displayed their technologies and vehicles at the Pentagon in recognition of the Earth Day.
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• Solar Hydrogen in Your Future
  Hydrogen promises to free the nation from the insecurity born of importing fuel from volatile Mideast. It can be the "home grown" energy solution, and there are growing indications of the will to make this happen.
   
• Yosemite Clean Air Initiative Involves H2 and Fuel Cells
  Yosemite Clean Air Initiative starts with a pilot project which serves to research, develop, and validate fuel cell and hydrogen production, delivery, and storage technologies for transportation and stationary applications.
   
• H2 Day Celebrates Achievements by Penn State University Researchers
  Hydrogen Day 2003 at Penn State turned into a large, animated celebration and exposition of faculty research in hydrogen and fuel cell technology.
   
• H2Expo in Hamburg and Hydrogen Expo USA: NHA Member Business Opportunities
  Everyone seriously looking at the European Hydrogen and fuel cells market should plan to be at H2Expo in October 2003 in Hamburg.
   
• Avista Labs Demonstrates Modular PEM Technology
   
• NHA Membership News
   

Volume 7, Number 3 • Autumn 2002

• Hydrogen Fueling Station Opens In Richmond, California
  San Francisco, California, opened the area’s first hydrogen fueling station.
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• SRTC’s Low-Pressure Metal Hydride Hydrogen Storage System: GATOR™
  Savannah River Technology Center developed “GATOR™”, a small industrial fuel cell vehicle running on hydrogen.

• Hydrogen/Electricity Co-Production Station Dedicated in Las Vegas, Nevada
  Las Vegas Fleet and Transportation Services Center became the world’s first energy station featuring hydrogen and electricity co-production.
   
• The Global Forum on Personal Transportation
  The Global Forum on Personal Transportation explored different scenarios for world energy future.
   
• Schatz Delivers Fuel Cell Test Station to University of Michigan
  Schatz Energy Research Center delivered an in-house fuel cell testing system for the University of Michigan’s.
   
• NHA Membership News

Volume 7, Number 2 • Spring/Summer 2002

• Reflections on the Hydrogen Planet – NHA’s 13th Annual Meeting
  The NHA’s Annual Meeting was co-located with the Canadian Hydrogen Association meeting and the 14th World Hydrogen Energy Conference.

• Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure: What Comes First, the Chicken or the Egg?

• The Road Not Taken: Critique of the DOE Strategy for Fuel Cell Vehicles
  Opinion editorial outlines two possible directions for fuel cell development: one that the U.S. Department of Energy and the auto industry are currently taking, and an alternative route advocated by the author.
   
• Renewable Hydrogen Power System for Isolated Communities
  The Desert Research Institute developed a hybrid energy system employing renewable energy sources along with hydrogen energy storage and a fuel cell for use in remote areas.
   
• NHA Membership News

Volume 7, Number 1 • Winter 2002

• Hydrogen Refueling Stations Open in Japan
  The first hydrogen refueling stations opened in Japan. They will serve to establish technical guidelines for design and manufacture, operation, and safety of refueling at future hydrogen stations.
   
• FreedomCAR: 2010 Technology Goals
  Goals for the Presidential Initiative FreedomCAR disseminated at a hearing before the Science Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives on February 7, 2002.

• 13th Annual U.S. Hydrogen Meeting, Energy Secretary Abraham to Speak
  Secretary Abraham has accepted the NHA's invitation to speak at the 14th World Hydrogen Energy Conference, along with many other high level speakers from industry and from the Canadian and the United States governments.

• Hydrogen Community Loses a Dear Friend
  Dr. Robert M. Zweig, a leading hydrogen advocate since the late sixties and a founding member of Clean Air Now, the Clean Air Institute and the International Association for Hydrogen Energy, died on February 15, 2002.   

• Major Reorganization at DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
  In light of the FreedomCAR initiative and increased emphasis on energy security, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) office was reorganized, along with the comprehensive review of its programs. 

• NHA Membership News 

• SolFest Expands Role for Hydrogen
  SolFest this year will unveil HydroGenny, a new demonstration project for hydrogen production, storage, and application - the world's first completely renewable mobile hydrogen generator developed by the American Hydrogen Association in cooperation with Solar Living Institute. Opportunities to sponsor this project are available

Volume 6, Number 2 • Summer/Autumn 2001

• Hydrogen Is America’s Secure Fuel
  It is time for hydrogen to become a recognized component of a secure national energy strategy. The U.S. could be energy self-sufficient with hydrogen, ensuring our nation’s stability from a national security, supply, and economic perspective.

• Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel 1992-2001: Analysis of a Past Chairman
  Since its inception in 1992, HTAP has had two overarching goals: to raise the visibility of hydrogen as a key part of the nation’s energy agenda, and to advise DOE on the conduct of its hydrogen R&D activities.

• In Memory of Linda Gronlund
  The National Hydrogen Association is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of fellow hydrogen colleague and BMW employee Linda Gronlund, a passenger on United Airlines flight 93 on September 11, 2001.

• Demonstrating Fuel Cell Technology
  The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission launched a new partnership with the public and private sectors to demonstrate the environmental benefits of the hydrogen fuel cell. 

• SolFest 2001
  The NHA supported the DOE commitment to SolFest, a two-day festival celebrating renewable energy and sustainable living, by facilitating two informal workshops on hydrogen energy technologies.  

• NHA Membership News
  

Volume 6, Number 1 • Winter/Spring 2001

• 12th Annual U.S. Hydrogen Meeting Reaches New Heights
  Increased support from NHA members and friends in the hydrogen community provided the NHA the leverage to put together its best annual meeting, attracting over 300 participants.

• D.C. Fire Marshals Come Face-to-Face with Hydrogen
  The need for hydrogen safety standards became apparent during preparation for the NHA's 12th Annual Meeting when some of the hydrogen exhibits came dangerously close to being disallowed by the D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department.

• NHA Participates in Development of Hydrogen Codes and Standards
  NHA staff participated in various Codes and Standards activities ranging from the meetings of ICC AHC and IEC TC 105 to ANSI training.

• NHA to Cosponsor World Hydrogen Energy Conference in 2002
  The next Annual U.S. Hydrogen Meeting in June 2002 is to be held in conjunction with WHEC. The NHA will conduct three concurrent sessions focusing on the U.S. developments.

• The 2001 NHA Board of Directors

• Twelve Organizations join the NHA

Volume 5, Number 4 • Autumn 2000

• The DOE Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel Plans RD&D Scenario
  Experts on scenario planning and hydrogen energy systems, organized by HTAP's Scenario Planning Committee, develop their scenarios of a hydrogen energy future. 

• Hydrogen Power Without the Fuel Cell?
  Participants of HYFORUM 2000 meeting take a ride in BMW's hydrogen-powered car, launched in May 2000.