Hydrogen Fueling Station Contacts
For more information about the Department of Energy's efforts to support the development of hydrogen fueling station codes and standards, please contact:
Antonio Ruiz, Technology Manager
Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Fuel Cell Technologies Program
Hydrogen Safety, Codes, and Standards
202-586-0729
Antonio.Ruiz@ee.doe.gov
If some of the hydrogen fueling stations in the following table are similar to one proposed for your community, the local permitting officials listed may be willing to share their experience and advice:
| Station | Description | Permitting Contact |
|---|---|---|
| California | ||
| AC Transit Hydrogen Fueling Station, Oakland, CA |
Two-and-a-half-year demonstration project to service three fuel cell buses (more planned) and also research fuel cell passenger vehicles; on-site gas reformation; open since November 2005 | Leroy Griffin City of Oakland Assistant Fire Marshal 510-238-7759 lgriffin@oaklandnet.com |
| Santa Monica Hydrogen Fueling Station, Santa Monica, CA |
Five-year demonstration project on city property to service five hydrogen internal combustion engine conversions; on-site electrolysis adjacent to existing CNG fueling facility; hydrogen storage on top of CNG tanks; open since June 2006 | Jim Glew City of Santa Monica Fire Marshal 310-458-2201 x8782 jim.glew@smgov.net |
| SunLine Transit Agency Hydrogen Fueling Station, Thousand Palms, CA |
Ongoing project on transit agency property to service two SunLine buses (one fuel cell and one hydrogen internal combustion; more planned) plus fleet and research vehicles; on-site gas reformation; open since April 2000 | Walter Brandes Riverside County Assistant Fire Marshal 760-863-8886 walt.brandes@fire.ca.gov |
| LAX Airport Station, Los Angeles, CA |
Demonstration project on airport property to service airport fuel cell vehicles; on-site electrolysis; open since October 2005 | Construction Services Unit City of Los Angeles Fire Department 213-482-6900 |
| California Fuel Cell Partnership, West Sacramento, CA |
Ongoing facility servicing variety of research vehicles; using delivered liquefied hydrogen; open since November 2000 | Fred Postel City of West Sacramento Fire Chief 916-617-4600 fredp@cityofwestsacramento.org |
| District of Columbia | ||
| Shell Benning Road Station, Washington, DC |
Ongoing public fueling facility as part of retail gasoline station; using delivered liquefied hydrogen, dispensed as liquid or compressed gas; open since November 2004 | Richard Fleming District of Columbia Deputy Fire Chief 202-727-3659 richard.fleming@dc.gov |
| Florida | ||
| Chevron/Progress Energy Boggy Creek Road Hydrogen Station, Orlando, FL |
Five-year demonstration at new site with new building on utility property for hydrogen-fueled internal combustion shuttle-bus fleet; on-site gas reformation and delivery; open since May 2007 | Thomas Hite Manager, City of Orlando Permitting Division 407-246-2525 thomas.hite@cityoforlando.net |
| Michigan | ||
| NextEnergy Center Hydrogen Station, Detroit, MI |
Ongoing facility at new site to service alternative fuel research center; using delivered hydrogen or on-site generation from research projects; open since October 2006 | Derek Segars Marcia Poxson |
| New York | ||
| City of White Plains Hydrogen Refueling Facility, White Plains, NY |
Ongoing facility on city property for city hydrogen-fueled internal combustion fleet and blending with CNG; dispensing pump on common island with other fuels; on-site electrolysis; open since October 2007 | Joseph (Bud) Nicoletti Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer 914-422-1210 jnicolet@ci.white-plains.ny.us |
| Nevada | ||
| Las Vegas Hydrogen Energy Station, Las Vegas, NV |
Ongoing facility on city property started as demonstration project to service city vehicles; using delivered liquefied hydrogen; open since August 2002 | Earl Russell Deputy Director of Building and Safety 702-229-6092 erussell@lasvegasneveda.gov |
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