Members of Congress Honored at Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Industry Capitol Hill Reception
Connor Dolan
On the evening of June 12, FCHEA and its member companies presented the Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy All-Star Award to several Members of Congress for their support and advocacy of the industry at the federal level. The awardees included:
- Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC)
- Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
- Senator Tom Carper (D-DE)
- Representative Elizabeth Esty (D-CT)
- Representative John Larson (D-CT)
- Representative Paul Tonko (D-NY)
Representatives from FCHEA member companies presented the awards to the legislators from their respective states: FuelCell Energy in Connecticut and South Carolina, Plug Power in New York, and W.L. Gore in Delaware.
FCHEA also recognized Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Christopher Coons (D-DE).
Top left: Senate Minority Leader Schumer receives his award from Plug Power CEO Andy Marsh. Top center: Senator Graham addresses the reception before receiving his award. Top right: Senator Carper with Laura Geiman of W.L. Gore after receiving his award.
Top: FuelCell Energy CEO Chip Bottone introduces Senator Graham at the reception. Bottom: Representative Tonko (left), Senator Blumenthal (center) and Representative Larson (right) deliver remarks before receiving their awards.