Hydrogen and fuel cell technologies have the potential to solve the major energy security and environmental challenges that face America today—dependence on petroleum imports, poor air quality, and greenhouse gas emissions. The Hydrogen, Fuel Cells & Infrastructure Technologies Program works to advance the development and use of these technologies in the marketplace.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is the lead Federal agency for directing and integrating activities in hydrogen and fuel cell R&D, and the Hydrogen, Fuel Cells & Infrastructure Technologies Program is responsible for coordinating the R&D activities for DOE's Hydrogen Program.
Guided by the National Hydrogen Energy Roadmap (PDF 2 MB) and Hydrogen Posture Plan (PDF 2.5 MB) (Download Adobe Reader), the Hydrogen, Fuel Cells & Infrastructure Technologies Program works in partnership with industry, academia, and national laboratories—and in close coordination with Vehicle Technologies and other programs at DOE—to:
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Overcome technical barriers through R&D of hydrogen production, delivery, and storage technologies, as well as fuel cell technologies for transportation, distributed stationary power, and portable power applications.
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Address safety issues and facilitate the development of model codes and standards.
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Validate and demonstrate hydrogen and fuel cells in real-world conditions.
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Educate key stakeholders whose acceptance of these technologies will determine their success in the marketplace.