About FCHEA
The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) is the industry association in the United States representing more than one hundred leading organizations advancing production, distribution, and use of innovative, clean, safe, and reliable hydrogen energy. For over 35 years FCHEA has provided a consistent industry voice to policymakers and regulators, driving support at the federal and state level.
Our educational efforts promote the environmental and economic benefits of hydrogen energy and fuel cell technologies.
FCHEA is focused on achieving our mission through three primary activities
Educating
Educating the public and key opinion and policy leaders on the economic and environmental benefits of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies.
Leading
Leading national advocacy to encourage all levels of government to support fuel cell and hydrogen technology.
Giving a Voice
Providing the industry a voice in shaping policies, regulations, codes, and standards to enable commercial growth.
To achieve these goals, FCHEA operates a number of working groups and committees, collaborating with our members on specific initiatives and technologies to help the industry thrive.
The mission of FCHEA is to advance the commercial production, distribution, and use of hydrogen in the United States and beyond.
Association Timeline
2025
Final Guidance for Section 45V Credit for Production of Clean Hydrogen issued, incorporating an array of changes sought by FCHEA and our members.
2024
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization bill included several hydrogen provisions that FCHEA advocated for.
2022
Inflation Reduction Act is signed into law, including the Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit (45V), championed by FCHEA
2021
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is signed into law, including a record $9.5 billion in hydrogen funding
2021
Frank Wolak joins FCHEA as President & CEO
2020
Roadmap to a U.S. “Hydrogen Economy” launched
2017
FCHEA assumes management of the longstanding Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Seminar conference
2014
FCHEA creates the first National Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Day
2010
NHA & USFCC merge to become the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association
2005
Energy Policy Act of 2005 is passed which creates Hydrogen Office within the Department of Energy and enacts first hydrogen and fuel cell tax credits
2005
Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Caucuses created in the U.S. House and Senate
2000
First Congressional Fuel Cell Expo
1998
U.S. Fuel Cell (USFCC) Council formed with 13 original members
1993
Fuel Cells 2000 launched
1989
National Hydrogen Association (NHA) formed