Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Hydrogen, Fuel Cells & Infrastructure Technologies Program has the lead organizational role for the DOE Hydrogen Program. It is responsible for directing and integrating activities in hydrogen production, storage, and delivery with transportation and stationary fuel cell activities across DOE. The program conducts its research, development, and validation activities through nine interrelated program activities.
- Hydrogen Production
Production of hydrogen from domestic resources minimizing environmental impacts
- Hydrogen Delivery
Distribution of hydrogen from centralized or distributed sites of production
- Hydrogen Storage
Storage of hydrogen (or its precursors) on vehicles within the distribution system
- Fuel Cells
Conversion of hydrogen to electrical or thermal power; use of hydrogen to power vehicles; for auxiliary power units for vehicles; and stationary and portable applications
- Technology Validation
Technical validation of systems in real-world environments
- Codes & Standards
Development of model codes and standards for domestic and international production, distribution, storage, and utilization of hydrogen
- Safety
Safety assurance in DOE-sponsored R&D activities and in the marketplace
- Education
Education of key target audiences-including teachers and students, state and local governments, safety and code officials, and the public-about the hydrogen economy
- Systems Analysis
Understanding the complex interactions between components, system costs, energy efficiency, environmental impacts, societal impacts and system trade-offs
For more information, refer to the Hydrogen, Fuel Cells & Infrastructure Technologies Program Multi-Year Research, Development, and Demonstration Plan.
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