Welcome to the Ohio Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Coalition

While we have always focused on hydrogen with respect to fuel cells, we recognize the importance of hydrogen, from development and production, to storage, distribution, and utilization. Our name change and new logo serve as a realignment and recommitment. We continue our focus with the same professionalism, credibility, and collaboration efforts to promote, educate, and serve the hydrogen and fuel cell industry.

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The Ohio Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Coalition wishes you a New Year of many opportunities and fruitful encounters!

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Thank you to all who participated in our 2024 Symposium!
Check out our Symposium photos here.

Stay-Tuned for more announcements and exciting events coming in 2025!

 

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Kowalski article 12.18.24

Check out the recent article by Kathiann Kowalski of Energy News Network, "Why Ohio companies are investing in hydrogen cars despite infrastructure issues". We appreciate the shout-out of the OFCHC and our Ohio Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Symposium and several of our member companies and organizations.  See article here

Welcome to the following University Partners!

The Ohio State University is a top-ranked flagship public research university whose research and innovation community conducts nearly $1.5 billion in research expenditures annually making new discoveries and creating positive societal impact, including in the area of fuel cells and hydrogen research. Ohio State institutes, colleges, and departments work together to coordinate research activities and infrastructure related to the science and engineering of fuel cell and hydrogen research.

Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) has research at the heart of their work. Housed within the Case School of Engineering at CWRU in Cleveland, OH, is the Great Lakes Energy Institute (GLEI). Founded in 2008, GLEI is an interdisciplinary research institute dedicated to catalyzing breakthroughs in energy sustainability that address the most pressing problems facing our world.

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The University of Toledo is a regional force as a public research university and academic medical center, with strong ties to the alternative energy landscape. UT was recently awarded $3M from the DOE to support workforce training and development for the emerging hydrogen economy, from skilled trades to scientists and engineers with advanced degrees.

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Promoting Ohio, Our Region, & the Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Industry

A United Group with One Mission

The Ohio Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Coalition is a trade organization established over 20 years ago as a leading fuel cell and hydrogen industry advocate and comprised of a united group of industry, academic, and government leaders working collectively to ensure Ohio’s and the region’s presence both regionally and nationally in fuel cell and hydrogen discussions.

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The Ohio Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Coalition is helping make Ohio the center of the global fuel cell and hydrogen industry. Through the coordinated efforts of the OFCHC, its members can participate and enjoy a growing position in this dynamic industry.

Why Ohio?

  • Internationally recognized as a global center for the fuel cell and hydrogen industry

  • Unique combination of knowledge, resources, & infrastructure

  • Has what it takes to support the development of clean & efficient energy technology

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Why Ohio companies are investing in hydrogen cars despite infrastructure issues

Three Ohio companies are investing in hydrogen fuel cell passenger vehicles even as the U.S. market for electric vehicles continues to grow. Each has an innovative approach to the chicken-and-egg problem of having fuel available when and where drivers need it. The Ohio companies’ focus on fuel cell passenger vehicles is unique nationwide, especially for …

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How do we make hydrogen fuel cells a viable reality? Electrochemistry might hold the answer

This past summer, a commercial passenger ferry powered by a hydrogen fuel cell set sail in the San Francisco Bay. The nation’s first fuel cell-powered ferry, the ship heralds the reality of zero-emission options for our nation’s vast and varied transportation sector. Fuel cells are the technology by which we convert hydrogen to useful, emission-free …

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California Approves $1.4 Billion Investment in Hydrogen Refueling Stations and EV Charging Infrastructure

The California Energy Commission (CEC) today approved a $1.4 billion investment plan that accelerates progress on the state’s electric vehicle (EV) charging and hydrogen refueling goals. These investments will help deploy infrastructure for light, medium, and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) across California, expanding the most extensive charging and hydrogen refueling network in the country. The …

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