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  • “The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Industries in Ohio are on the verge of considerable success. One piece of the puzzle that will help push us over the top is a united voice for the fuel cell and hydrogen industries. The FCHEA provides Ohio, the rest of the country—and the Industry-- with that voice through advocacy, support and a united front.”

    Patrick Valente,
    Executive Director,
    Ohio Fuel Cell Coalition

  • “Now, more than ever, the fuel cell and hydrogen energy industries need to speak in one powerful voice. FCHEA's efforts have been exceptional in creating a compelling platform to advance industry initiatives on Capitol Hill and within the States”

    Shannon Baxter-Clemmons
    PhD, Executive Director,
    South Carolina Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Alliance

  • “By providing clean, efficient and continuous base-load energy for buildings and enabling zero-emission transportation, fuel cells have become a proven and crucial component of the clean energy network. We are extremely grateful for the important work FCHEA is doing to raise the profile of these game-changing energy technologies for the marketplace, policy makers, key decision-makers and the general public.”

    Mike Brown
    Vice President,Government Affairs, and General Counsel,
    UTC Power

  • "FCHEA's efforts are providing great help in moving Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles to a new level of market acceptance in a way one individual automaker could not."

    Stephen Ellis,
    American Honda

  • "FCHEA brings a strong, united voice about fuel cells and hydrogen to a national audience. We look forward to working closely with FCHEA staff and members to advance the commercialization of fuel cells in the United States."

    Catherine Dunwoody,
    Executive Director,
    California Fuel Cell Partnership

  • "FCHEA is an important conduit for informing and educating government leaders and the public about the impact hydrogen is making today as well as significant technology advances, and hydrogen’s role in solving the clean energy issue for all future generations."

    Ed Kiczek
    Global Business Director,
    Hydrogen Energy Systems at Air Products

  • “Plug Power greatly appreciates the importance of FCHEA in advancing hydrogen fuel cell solutions in commercial applications. It is the visionary collaboration of the partnership that provides a strong foundation for today’s advanced technology to prove out value, viability and reliability in key markets. Industry pioneers, like FCHEA, will ensure a path to a future that includes hydrogen and fuel cells as core to the clean energy network”

    Andy Marsh
    CEO
    Plug Power

  • "Solar and wind are good technologies, but they do not address the total customer need for continuous power as fuel cells and hydrogen energy do . Many customers require a more dependable base-load, energy efficient solution that works around the clock, and in a smaller footprint. ClearEdge Power fuel cells provide exactly that solution, and the FCHEA helps us to inform and educate customers and policymakers about the many benefits of fuel cells and hydrogen energy."

    Russel Ford
    President & CEO
    ClearEdge Power


Fuel Cell End Users Forum (FCEUF)

The Fuel Cell End Users Forum (FCEUF) is a user focused, peer-to-peer support network structured to assist federal government installations with their fuel cell system needs. The initial focus of the forum is on the nine federal installations planning to receive hydrogen back-up power fuel cells under the Department of Energy Fuel Cell Technologies Program.

The FCEUF will provide a user focused venue that enables a peer-to-peer support network. The forum will allow you to exchange information and gain knowledge, while accelerating the adoption of fuel cell systems. The agenda will be strategically developed based on user/stakeholder feedback and community needs. An end-user voice will emerge through the forum allowing commercial vendors to better address user requirements.

Specifically the FCEUF will:

  • Conduct end user only sessions where end users of fuel cells can ask questions, express concerns, share experiences and gain knowledge;
  • Establish an on-line repository of reports, technology assessments, fact sheets, lessons learned, and points of contact, etc. that will be accessible by all participants in the Forum;
  • Conduct an annual meeting/webinar and quarterly conference calls to exchange information;
  • Assist you with your education and outreach activities;
  • Provide opportunities to assess new technologies and discuss possible applications;
  • Provide opportunities for commercial vendors to describe product offerings and advise on any application/installation concerns; and
  • Identify and inform users of public/private funding opportunities

Meetings and Resources

First Annual Fuel Cell End Users Forum Webinar 

Presentations (PDF)
 Codes and Standards for Stationary Fuel Cells
Case Study at Fort Jackson
PEM Fuel Cell Technology Refresher

 

July 21, 2011, Quarterly FCEUF Conference Call Meeting

Date:  July 21, 2011

Meeting Agenda: http://www.fchea.org/core/import/PDFs/Fuel-Cell-End-Users-Forum-Quarterly-Agenda_CDRL-A001.pdf

Presentations (PDF)
Determining Back Up Power Needs - US Army CERL
Fort Hood Back Up Power Fuel Cells

November 17, 2011, Quarterly FCEUF Conference Call Meeting

Date:  November 17, 2011

Presentations (PDF)

DLA Hydrogen Demonstration Projects and Fuel Cell Report

May 31, 2012, Quarterly FCEUF Conference Call Meeting

Presentations (PDF)

Federal Facilities Guide to Fuel Cells

October 26, 2012, Quarterly FCEUF Conference Call Meeting

Presentations (PDF)

General Motors Fuel Cell in Hawaii

Slides from TARDEC

February 4, 2013, Quarterly FCEUF Conference Call Meeting

Presentations (PDF)

Performance & Reliability of Fuel Cell Systems in the Field

Nuvera Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technology

 

Resource Links

FCHEA Codes and Standards links page http://www.fchea.org/index.php?id=23

DOE First Responder Training http://hydrogen.pnl.gov/FirstResponders/

DOE Code Official Training http://www.hydrogen.energy.gov/training/code_official_training/

DOE Permitting Hydrogen Facilities (Telecommunication Fuel Cells) http://www.hydrogen.energy.gov/permitting/

Hydrogen Safety Best Practices http://h2bestpractices.org/

Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Monthly Safety Report http://www.hydrogenandfuelcellsafety.info

Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Standards http://www.fuelcellstandards.com

 
 
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