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Presentation on the Mid-Atlantic Hydrogen Coalition (MAHC) at the Hydrogen Workshop Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments May 23, 2006 Andre W. Van Rest
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MISSION The Mid-Atlantic Hydrogen Coalition (MAHC) is an Initiative of the International Center for Sustainable Development (ICSD). This Initiative’s mission is to promote the deployment of hydrogen-energy and fuel- cell technologies in the Mid-Atlantic Region (DE, DC, MD, NJ, PA, VA, WVA).
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STRATEGY Facilitate cooperation of pertinent public and private- sector organizations in the Mid-Atlantic Region in developing a region-wide hydrogen-energy and fuel-cell infrastructure, and in undertaking region-wide activities in the areas of hydrogen codes and standards, project financing, training and information sharing; Facilitate this in a manner that, especially from the perspective of private industry, will showcase the Region as the premier opportunity and best geographic area for the first full-scale commercialization of hydrogen-energy, fuel-cell vehicles, and stationary fuel-cell applications in the country; Promote alternative fuels as a stepping stone to the hydrogen economy.
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Objectives ⑴ Advocate and publicize the strengths and experiences of the Mid-Atlantic Region in the hydrogen energy and fuel cell areas; ⑵ Assist State Energy Offices and other organizations in the Region in obtaining Federal, foundation, private- sector and other funding for hydrogen energy and fuel cell research, demonstration, development and commercialization projects; ⑶ Promote and coordinate hydrogen energy and fuel cell activities, codes and standards development, and information sharing in the Region; ⑷ Facilitate the development of a Mid-Atlantic Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cell Corridor that includes alternative fuels delivery
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Priority Activities Objective 1: Develop a MAHC web site and newsletter; Develop a regional commercial characterization of all aspects and components of hydrogen production, transmission, distribution, storage and use; Develop a regional commercial characterization of all aspects and components of fuel cell production and use; Identify all research, development and demonstration activities in the Region in the hydrogen-energy and fuel cell area. Objective 2: Develop a Regional Advocacy Program for funding hydrogen energy and fuel cell projects in the Mid-Atlantic Region; Provide assistance to the State Energy Offices and other organizations in the Region in identifying and applying for Federal, foundation and private- sector funding for hydrogen-energy and fuel-cell-related activities.
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Priority Activities (continued) Objective 3: Identify, implement and coordinate early-product and early-adoption opportunities for hydrogen energy and fuel cell technologies in the Region, including ICE and hythane systems; Promote extensive regional information sharing and coordination of training and education programs on hydrogen energy and fuel cell issues, including system maintenance and repair; Provide technical assistance for hydrogen energy and fuel cell technology deployment, feasibility study implementation, and codes and standards development; Identify potential regional applications of fuel cells as cost-effective distributed energy resources.
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Priority Activities (continued) Objective 4: Develop a Vision of what a Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cell Corridor in the Mid-Atlantic Region should look like; Develop an Implementation Strategy for this Vision; Facilitate public/private sector partnerships to implement this Strategy and set the stage for extensive hydrogen energy and fuel cell commercialization in the Corridor; Quantify and monitor the environmental and economic benefits of the Mid- Atlantic Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cell Corridor; Identify potential economies of scale in areas involving hydrogen supply, fuel cell servicing and maintenance, and other related commercial activities.
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Organizational Structure Executive Committee Board of Advisors State Energy Directors Advisory Council Executive Director/Deputy Director States Initiatives Committee –Delaware –District of Columbia –Maryland –New Jersey –Pennsylvania –Virginia –West Virginia Ad Hoc Committees –Codes and Standards –Commercialization –Others TBD Support Staff
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Organizational Structure (continued) General Membership –Private Sector –State & Local Governments –Utilities –Technical Centers –NGOs –Universities –Federal Agencies
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CONTACT Andre W. Van Rest Executive Director Mid-Atlantic Hydrogen Coalition Tel: 410-547-0033 Fax: 410-547-9332 Cell:703-328-6801 Email: avr1743@msn.comavr1743@msn.com www.h2.energy.org
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