Hydrogen Economy Collaborative


Meeting local and federal climate goals will require unprecedented advancement of low-carbon energy solutions, including the use of hydrogen and fuel cells.

Hydrogen infrastructure is underdeveloped but growing rapidly as federal funding becomes available and industrial stakeholders invest in new technologies, but with expansion comes new challenges in navigating a changing energy landscape.

The Hydrogen Economy Collaborative aims to coordinate national efforts, especially those in the Midwest, with emerging hydrogen industries to synchronize new supply chains. Focus areas include research and development, production, infrastructure, distribution, education, outreach, and market development to help meet consumer preferences for a low-carbon energy solutions. In 2023, we are creating work groups to take action toward making our goals a reality. 

 

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As a member of the collaborative, you will have the opportunity to engage with a wide variety of hydrogen stakeholders and learn about advancements in the field during bimonthly meetings. Together, we will work to find solutions for emerging issues in the hydrogen space and develop resources that facilitate the expansion of the hydrogen market. 

    • Join a network of people interested and working in the hydrogen space 
    • Get involved in a workgroup 
    • Listen to presentations from around the world on hydrogen work 
    • Collaborate on policy decisions around hydrogen

 

Download the HEC charter

Resources

Hydrogen Transportation Issue Brief

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Past Meetings


Presentations from the HEC meeting on Thursday, September 13

The Hydrogen Midstream and Geopolitics

Mathias Zacarias, Associate Fellow and Energy Transitions Fellow, Center for Strategic and International Studies

Presentation on the current landscape of hydrogen production and transportation. By examining different hydrogen transportation modalities, Mathias explains that developing the midstream schemes will unlock the potential of advanced hydrogen development.

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Presentations from the HEC meeting on Thursday, July 11

Workforce required to advance a low-carbon hydrogen economy

Pat Hufnagel-Smith, Partner, Creative Links Inc.

Presentation on workforce requirements for the energy industry, required skill sets, foundational training, and transferability along hydrogen’s value chain.

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Testimonials


Erik Severin

I’m new to the hydrogen economy in the Midwest, and being a part of the Hydrogen Economy Collaborative (HEC) has helped me quickly form relationships and learn about what’s happening in this region. With the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law & Inflation Reduction Act legislation attracting many new participants in the hydrogen economy, established groups like the HEC give perspective and experience to focus money & effort on truly effective projects, rather than revisiting known dead-ends.

To join the Hydrogen Economy Collaborative, contact Val Stori at [email protected].