Press Releases
A list of FCHEA press releases
FCHEA Press Releases
Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association Statement on Release of Section 45V Credit for Production of Clean Hydrogen Guidance
December 22, 2023
Frank Wolak, the President and CEO of the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) issued the following statement in response to the release of guidance on the Section 45V Credit for Production of Clean Hydrogen by the U.S. Department of Treasury:
”The guidance announced today by the Biden-Harris administration will place unnecessary burdens on the still nascent clean hydrogen industry. The nation needs common sense solutions for this tax credit that are aligned with the congressional intent to spur robust economic development and create jobs while reducing carbon emissions.”
“Congress intended the tax credit to spur domestic clean hydrogen production and allow the United States to maintain an international competitive advantage, not to be an inadvertent backdoor to regulate use of the electric utility grid.”
“The United States cannot achieve its climate goals without clean hydrogen and these proposed regulations and requirements will unnecessarily hold back our domestic industry, driving investment, manufacturing, and technology leadership overseas.”
“FCHEA and members will continue to engage throughout the comment process to advocate for appropriate rules to enable the scale-up required for the clean hydrogen industry to prosper and contribute to our national decarbonization goals.”
To view the statement as a PDF, click here.
Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Ukraine
November 9, 2023
Frank Wolak, President and CEO of the Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA), and German Galushсhenko, Minister of Energy of Ukraine, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a cooperative energy partnership to advance hydrogen energy.
Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association Lauds Hydrogen Hub Awardees
October 13, 2023
The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) and its members congratulate the award winners of the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) Program and thank the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Biden-Harris Administration for supporting this program that will be critical to building our future hydrogen economy.
More than 50 organizations call on the Treasury Department to Implement 45V Tax Credits Without Additionality Requirements
May 4, 2023
The Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA), joined by 54 companies and organizations across the hydrogen landscape, calls on the Department of Treasury to implement the Section 45V Credit for the Production of Clean Hydrogen enacted by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) without additionality requirements.
FCHEA Lauds Historic Support for Hydrogen in Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
August 16, 2022
Today, President Joe Biden will sign the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law, undertaking an historic national investment in clean energy technologies and solutions, including hydrogen and fuel cells. This legislation includes a suite of tax provisions and funding opportunities that will enable monumental investments in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, fostering economic growth and encouraging decarbonization across a wide range of sectors of the American economy.
FCHEA Urges Congress to Pass Clean Energy Tax Legislation
February 22, 2022
Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) President Frank Wolak released the following statement today, urging Congress to continue efforts to pass legislation addressing climate change through clean energy tax credits, including an array of incentives to advance a U.S. hydrogen economy.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation Signed into Law, Includes $9.5 Billion for Hydrogen Industry
November 15, 2021
Today, President Biden signed into law the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure bill, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This legislation includes a suite of hydrogen-specific provisions that will drive large-scale deployment and investment for this innovative industry in the United States.
For Seventh Consecutive Year, National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day is Officially Recognized by U.S. Government
October 8, 2021
For the seventh consecutive year, the U.S. federal government officially recognized October 8 as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day with the passage of United States Senate Resolution 412 and introduction of a companion resolution in the United States House of Representatives.
Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association appoints Frank Wolak as President and CEO
September 1, 2021
The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA), the national association representing over sixty leading companies and organizations, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Frank Wolak to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 3, 2021. Mr. Wolak will be replacing the retiring Morry Markowitz after an outstanding ten-year term. Mr. Wolak was most recently Senior Vice President for Government Affairs and Market Development at FuelCell Energy, Inc., a long-standing FCHEA member, and previously served as FCHEA’s Board Chair.
Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Economy Could Support Millions of Jobs by 2050
Hydrogen Energy is A Critical Component to Reaching U.S. Decarbonization Goals
April 13, 2021
When it comes to finding common ground between creating a stronger economy and a cleaner environment, there’s one energy solution that fits the bill—hydrogen and fuel cell technology. A McKinsey report found that by 2050, the U.S. hydrogen industry could generate an estimated $750 billion per year in revenue and support 3.4 million jobs. It also highlights that hydrogen offers solutions to tough climate challenges that other forms of energy are unable to tackle. Clean hydrogen holds immense potential as an alternative fuel and industrial feedstock for industries that are difficult to decarbonize using other energy sources.
To elevate the current and future potential of hydrogen energy, the country’s leading hydrogen organization representing more than 50 companies—the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA)—is leading a charge with a new campaign: Hydrogen Bonds. This multi-faceted effort highlights key benefits of hydrogen and fuel cell technology to stimulate the economy, create jobs, support climate goals and secure American leadership in the global sector.
Global Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Standards Website Launched
March 24, 2020
The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) is pleased to announce that the centralized, global tracker of hydrogen and fuel cell regulations, codes, and standards, FuelCellStandards.com, is now live and publicly available to all U.S. and international stakeholders in the hydrogen and fuel cells community.
FuelCellStandards.com tracks the world-wide development of hundreds of industry standards with an easily searchable breakdown by application and region of origin. Read more…
Leading Industry Associations in Korea and U.S. Strengthen Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Collaboration with Memorandum of Understanding
February 10, 2020
Today, two leading fuel cell and hydrogen energy trade associations representing the United States and the Republic of Korea entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) pledging to increase collaboration to further advance the collective industry around the world. Read more…
New Report Offers Road Map to US Hydrogen Energy Leadership
November 6, 2019
A coalition of major oil & gas, power, automotive, fuel cell, and hydrogen companies have come together to develop a Road Map to a US Hydrogen Economy. This comprehensive Road Map details how the U.S. can expand its global energy leadership, by scaling up activity in the rapidly emerging and evolving hydrogen economy, as policy makers and industry work together and take the right steps. Read more…
Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association Joins Dozens of Organizations in Fight to Extend Proven Tax Credit for Renewable Energy
October 28, 2019
Today the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) joined dozens of associations representing a broad array of interests calling for an extension of the Section 48 and Section 25D Investment Tax Credits (ITC). Read more…
Fuel Cells Proving to be a Vital Member of the Community
July 9, 2018
A new report from the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA), Harnessing American Power: Fuel Cell Impact Enabled by R&D, provides a snapshot of fuel cells in municipal applications, such as wastewater treatment plants and microgrids, as well as an overview of recent public-sector deployments in the U.S. Read more...
Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Industry Growth Showcased in New FCHEA Publications
May 22, 2018
The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) released two new resources today that demonstrate the growth and impact of the industry and showcase the leadership of FCHEA’s member companies. Read more...
Budget Deal Reinstates Fuel Cell Investment Tax Credit
February 9, 2018
The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) applauds the passage of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 today, which included a reinstatement of the federal fuel cell investment tax credit (ITC). Read more...
FCHEA, CEOs Respond to House Ways and Means Tax Package
November 21, 2017
Following the passage of the tax reform bill by the House of Representatives, the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA), and its member company CEOs issued the following statements on the legislation.
One provision in the bill reinstates and phases out the Section 48 Investment Tax Credit for fuel cells and other technologies, mirroring a legislative initiative spearheaded by Congressman Tom Reed (R-NY), Congressman Patrick Meehan (R-PA) and 115 bipartisan cosponsors. Read more...
Senate Declares October 8th the Third Annual National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day
October 6, 2017
The U.S. Senate has officially recognized October 8, 2017 as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day for the third straight year with the passage of Senate Resolution 287. The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) thanks Congress for their continued support and will join the nation this week in celebrating the important role played by hydrogen energy and fuel cell technology in the U.S. Read more...
Energy Technology Bill Surpasses 100 Bipartisan Cosponsor Mark
July 20, 2017
As the Trump Administration celebrates “Made in America” week, the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) is calling on Congress and the administration to pass and sign into law H.R. 1090, the “Technologies for Energy Security Act.” Introduced by Reps. Tom Reed (R-NY) Patrick Meehan (R-PA), and 17 original cosponsors, the bill now has more than 100 cosponsors from across the country, seeking to provide fair and equitable tax treatment for fuel cells and other qualifying technologies. Read more...
Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association Celebrates Birthday of Fuel Cell Pioneer Sir William Robert Grove
July 11, 2017
More than 175 years ago, Welsh scientist Sir William Robert Grove made history by constructing the first fuel cell system. Today, on what would be his 206th birthday, the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) celebrates Grove’s ingenuity and his contribution to the amazing progress the fuel cell industry has achieved since. Read more...
Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association Calls for Administration and Congress to Preserve Integral Programs for American Success
March 16, 2017
On the heels of the release of the Trump Administration’s FY 2018 “America First” Budget, the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) and its members call on the administration and Congress to maintain programs that facilitate the development of cutting edge fuel cell and hydrogen technologies that help America become energy independent, enhance our national security, and provide high quality manufacturing and technology jobs. Read more...
Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association Applauds introduction of Investment Tax Credit Bill to Support American Workers
February 16, 2017
On the heels of the introduction of The Technologies for Energy Security Act, H.R. 1090, the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) lauds the efforts of Congressman Tom Reed (R-NY), Congressman Patrick Meehan (R-PA) and their colleagues who are cosponsors of legislation which seeks to restore parity in the tax code for fuel cells and other technologies. Read more...
States Preparing for Fuel Cell Vehicles, Reliable Fuel Cell Power Generation
February 15, 2017
Ten states enacted fuel cell and hydrogen-related polices in 2016, according to the new report by the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA), 2016 State Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Wrap Up. These actions support America’s growing fuel cell industry and help drive momentum forward, encouraging growing numbers of zero-emission fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) and increased use of reliable and efficient fuel cell power generation. Read more...
Ceding America's Fuel Cell Manufacturing Leadership through Congressional Inaction - Congress, Get the ITC Phase Out Resolved
December 1, 2016
Today, Morry B. Markowitz – President of the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) issued the following statement.
After a year-long period of uncertainty and Congressional inaction, the fuel cell Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is set to expire at the end of the year. Last December, Congress omitted all technologies except for solar out of the list of energy technologies receiving an ITC extension, creating an uneven playing field and associated market distortion. At this point, It is irrelevant if this action was inadvertent or not. It has to get fixed before Congress adjourns for vacation. Read more...
State by State, Fuel Cells Power American Energy Growth
December 1, 2016
State by state, the nation’s production and use of fuel cell and hydrogen systems is rapidly increasing, as companies, institutions and government facilities reap the range of benefits of clean, reliable and efficient fuel cell technology. That’s the conclusion of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) new report, State of the States: Fuel Cells in America 2016, the seventh annual report in this series. Read more...
“Zero Emissions. Zero Compromise.” - New Campaign Highlights Excitement and Benefits of Fuel Cell Vehicles
October 19, 2016
Hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles (FCVs), the next generation of electric cars, are already making their mark with California drivers, and the Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) wants to expand the experience to the northeastern states. FCHEA is launching “Zero Emissions. Zero Compromise.” to emphasize the driving excitement of emissions-free FCVs and the important roles they play by fostering technological innovation, curbing transportation-related emissions, and increasing U.S. energy independence.
FCHEA launched the new campaign and dedicated website, www.zeroemissions.org, to capstone National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, officially recognized on October 8. Read more...
Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association Celebrates the Second Annual National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day
October 8, 2016
The Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) led its members and organizations across the United States in celebrating the second annual National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day today, October 8, a day chosen in recognition of the atomic weight of hydrogen (1.008).
On September 26, 2016, the U.S. Senate provided official recognition of National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day with the passage of Senate Resolution 573, sponsored by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC). Read more...
New Publications from Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association Showcase Breadth and Range of Industry
July 18, 2016
The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA), the leading trade association dedicated to the commercialization of fuel cells and hydrogen energy technologies, released two new resources that confirm the impact these technologies are making on today’s energy landscape. FCHEA members include fuel cell manufacturers, fuel providers, automakers, component suppliers, national laboratories and other organizations in and the U.S., Canada, UK, France, Germany, Sweden, South Africa and Japan. Read more...
Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Safety Report Launches Redesigned Website
February 16, 2016
The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) is pleased to announce a new look for the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Safety Report, a bi-monthly electronic publication which provides information on hydrogen and fuel cell regulations, codes, standards, and related safety information. Read more...
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