Synopsis In May, the U.S. Department of Energy proposed zeroing its Hydrogen Program, slashing more than a $100 million in funding for important hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, in their fiscal year 2010 budget request to Congress. The NHA has responded by continuing to actively promote and educate on the many benefits of these technologies, which are necessary options for attaining a clean and renewable energy future.
As Congress debates how it should appropriate DOE's 2010 budget, watch this page for policy and progress updates from the NHA.
Updates (most current first)
October 28, 2009
President Signs E&W Appropriations Legislation into Law as Public Law 111-85
September 30, 2009 Senate and House Conference Committee Agree to Conferenced Version of E&W FY10 Appropriations Legislation
View Conference ReportMore>
August 28, 2009 NHA submits letters to the Senate, House E&W Appropriations SubcommitteesMore>
July 30, 2009 E&W Bill (S. 1436) Passes Senate, Contains $190 million for EERE's Hydrogen program at DOEMore>
July 17, 2009
E&W Bill (HR. 3183) Passes House, Adds Additional $45M for Hydrogen Vehicle Technologies More>
The Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee has finished marking up DOE's FY10 budget. The Chairman's mark that emerged from the Subcommittee provides a total of $190 million for hydrogen and fuel cells at DOE, largely restoring funding to FY2009 levels (the $68M that was in DOE's FY10 request for fuel cells would be included in that $190M).
According to Chairman Dorgan:
The Energy and Water Appropriations bill makes investments in our nation's efforts to develop safe, homegrown energy sources that will reduce our reliance on foreign oil. To enhance our nation's energy security, we've made short-term, mid-range, and long-term investments in building efficiency, vehicle technologies, wind, and solar energy programs. And, because ongoing research and development is necessary to develop game-changing technologies, this bill also restores funding for Hydrogen energy research.
July 8, 2009
Senate E&W Appropriations Subcommittee Provides $190M for DOE Hydrogen & Fuel Cells BudgetMore>
The Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee has finished marking up DOE's FY10 budget. The Chairman's mark that emerged from the Subcommittee provides a total of $190 million for hydrogen and fuel cells at DOE, largely restoring funding to FY2009 levels (the $68M that was in DOE's FY10 request for fuel cells would be included in that $190M).
According to Chairman Dorgan:
The Energy and Water Appropriations bill makes investments in our nation's efforts to develop safe, homegrown energy sources that will reduce our reliance on foreign oil. To enhance our nation's energy security, we've made short-term, mid-range, and long-term investments in building efficiency, vehicle technologies, wind, and solar energy programs. And, because ongoing research and development is necessary to develop game-changing technologies, this bill also restores funding for Hydrogen energy research.
June 25, 2009
House Energy & Water Subcommittee Adds $40M to DOE Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Budget More>
During today's Energy & Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee markup, the subcommittee decided to add $40 million, above DOE's budget request, for hydrogen-powered transportation systems.
A written statement from Representative Ed Pastor, Vice Chairman of the E&W Subcommittee, included the following:
Hydrogen fuels are one of a small handful of pathways that may reduce our nation's dependence on petroleum transportation fuels ... the nation must continue exploring all viable options to meet our pressing energy challenges.
