Hydrogen Benefits
What is Hydrogen Energy?
Hydrogen is a common element that can be used as an energy source for fuel cells. Hydrogen is an ideal fuel source: when used, the only by-products are water, heat, and electricity. In addition, hydrogen provides a number of other benefits.
Available
Hydrogen is the most abundant element found in the universe and can be made from a wide variety of feedstocks including water, biomass, coal, natural gas, even in conjunction with wind, solar, and nuclear energy.
Energy Security
Hydrogen benefits energy security through energy diversification, as it can be produced from a variety of primary energy sources, including renewables. Hydrogen used to provide transportation fuel and off-grid power reduces our dependence on foreign oil.
Clean and Green
Hydrogen benefits the environment because it replaces older, dirtier fuels, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality.
Economic Growth
Hydrogen can contribute to economic growth through job development, investment opportunities, and the creation of a sustainable, secure energy supply.
| Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program and Vehicle Technologies Program Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Meeting (AMR) |
| May 13-17, 2013 | Washington, DC | 16th Annual Congressional Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency EXPO + Forum |
| Wednesday - June 12 9:30 am - 4:30 pm | Washington, DC | Hydrogen + Fuel Cells 2013 (HFC2013) |
| June 16-19, 2013 | Vancouver, British Columbia | Alternative Clean Transportation 2013 (ACTEXPO 2013)![]() |
| June 24-27, 2013 | Washington, D.C. | 5th International Conference on Hydrogen Safety (ICHS2013) |
| September 9 - 11, 2013 | Brussels, Belgium | World Hydrogen Technologies Convention (WHTC) |
| September 25 - 28, 2013 | Shanghai, China | 2013 Fuel Cell Seminar & Energy Exposition |
| October 21-24, 2013 | Ohio | Electric Vehicle Symposium |
| November 17 - 20, 2013 | Spain |
