Congressional Briefing:
Toward ZERO Carbon Solutions-Hydrogen and Fuel Cells

November 4, 2009, 10 am - noon, Senate Dirksen Office Building, Room 628

Strong and far-reaching hydrogen and fuel cell provisions were included
in the Energy Policy Act of 2005, spanning everything from basic science
to early market transition. More effort has been authorized in the Energy
Independence and Security Act of 2007, and the American Reinvestment and
Recovery Act of 2009. Various federal and state budgets since the mid-1990s
have funded considerable research, development and demonstration.
Industry has invested more than $6 B in RD&D, while many new products are
being introduced to markets. Climate legislation is in the Senate. There is a large, vibrant and growing hydrogen community
in the U.S. and worldwide.

This briefing will explore a hydrogen economy's premier carbon and
emissions benefits, its varied feedstocks, the broad efforts of key companies
and research institutions partnering with federal and state governments in
comprehensive RD&D efforts, a package of tax incentives, and the opportunities
for the 111th Congress. There will be preliminary remarks from Senators
Byron Dorgan and Lindsey Graham, and Representatives Bob Inglis and
Eric Massa. Please join us; we expect a lively discussion.

* ZEVs for California-Building an Ultra Low Carbon Transportation System:
Catherine Dunwoody, Executive Director, California Fuel Cell Partnership

* Partnerships to Deploy Low Carbon Hydrogen Systems: Michael Holmes,
Associate Director, Energy and Environmental Research Center, University
of North Dakota

* Energy Security and Climate Change: Transforming the Transportation Sector:
Keith Cole, Director of Advanced Technology Vehicle Strategies and Legislative
Affairs, General Motors

* Renewable Commercial Systems from Waste Streams: Dr. Pinakin Patel, Director,
Special Systems and Research, FuelCell Energy, Inc.

* Hydrogen from Advanced Nuclear Power Systems: Dr. William Summers, Program
Manager, Energy Security Directorate, Savannah River National Laboratory.