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-----Activities & Resources from our Gov Affairs WG in 2010----- August 11, 2010 - The USFCC, NHA, and 61 other organizations sent a logo letter to Congressman Tonko and another to Senators Schumer and Grassley regarding tax provisions in the Fuel Cell Industrial Vehicle Jobs Act of 2010. April 14, 2010 - Testimony sent to Ways & Means Committee regarding changes in the tax treatment of hydrogen and fuel cells in the tax component to the Green Jobs bill Outside witness testimonies provided to Senate (April 1) and House (March 19) Energy & Water Committees by NHA & USFCC Updated 1/2010: Investment Tax Credit Q&A Everything you ever wanted to know about the recent Federal Fuel Cell Tax Incentives. PDF available here. -----Policy NEWS in 2010----- June 21, 2010 - Sen. Charles Schumer is introducing legislation in support of fuel cells, especially for forklifts. His press release here. May 4, 2010 - Congressman Tonko's Bill Would Improve Tax Credits for Industrial Vehicles That Use Hydrogen Fuel Cells: press release here. February 18, 2010 - Congressman Wu & Fuel Cells Working for Oregon: press release here. Funding Cuts: The Obama Administration proposed earlier this year (Feb 1, 2010) to reduce funding for PEM-based hydrogen and fuel cell programs in FY 2011. Please click here for the details and summary, and here for a message from the USFCC. -----Policymaker links-----
-----2009----- June 22 2009 - The USFCC and 54 other organizations sent a logo letter to congress urging restoration of funding. The letter included a copy of this Science Magazine article stating the importance of fuel cells in our nation's energy portfolio. June 12, 2009 — Congressional Briefing on Fuel Cells and Hydrogen; June 9, 2009 - Seven National Organizations come together to Request Federal Funding be Reinstated. These diverse groups represent the wide array of issues that would be affected by the DOE's proposed budget cuts. Full text PDF here, press release here. May 2009 - CA Air Resources Board's Mary Nichols wrote a letter to Secretary Chu supporting hydrogen & fuel cell R&D. Nichols to Chu (pdf) March 2009 - Briefing Paper on Fuel Cell Related Items in the Stimulus Bill: An update on the Bill and items of which the fuel cell industry can take advantage. Download the Stimulus PDF. Fuel Cell Stimulus Plan - The fuel cell industry asked Congress and the incoming Obama Administration today to set aside $1.2 billion in the planned stimulus package for fuel cells and their fuels. Find the detailed plan (PDF) here.
-----Older----- January 29, 2007 —"Hydrogen & Policy: Challenges and Opportunities Hydrogen & Policy: Challenges and Opportunities in the 110th Congress." Robert Rose, USFCC An Introduction to Fuel Cells and HydrogenJerome Hinkle, National Hydrogen Association Hydrogen Highlights: EPACT 2005Rich Goodstein, Air Products & Chemicals Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure: Today’s Status and Tomorrow’s NeedsKeith Cole, General Motors Transforming the AutomobileJudith Bayer, UTC Power Federal Policy Priorities for Stationary and Heavy Duty Vehicle Fuel Cell Applications
February 28, 2006 —"Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology: Debunking the Myths." A panel of experts from private industry and academia explored issues surrounding the drive to commercialize fuel cell hydrogen technology. The following presentations were made by the panelists: Robert Rose, Executive Director U.S Fuel Cell Council Erin Lane, Director of Federal Government Relations, Plug Power Frank A. Ignazzitto, Vice President, Government Sales, ReliOn Rich Goodstein, Air Products and Chemicals Keith Cole, General Motors Robert Wimmer, Toyota Corporation Karl-Heinz Ziwica, BMW Dr. Greg Jackson, University of Maryland
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