California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC)
The California Hydrogen Business Council is a non-profit organization comprised of organizations and individuals involved in the business of hydrogen. To bring a deeper understanding of the use of hydrogen in energy and transportation to a variety of market segments, the California Hydrogen Business Council facilitates meetings, networking, and solutions. Our members are poised to directly implement the technology and service solutions necessary to make the hydrogen economy an environmental and commercial success.
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- Business Type:
- Non-governmental organization (NGO)
- Industry Type:
- Fuel Cells
- Market Focus:
- Nationally (across the country)
- Employees:
- 1-10
About Us
The California Hydrogen Business Council is a non-profit organization comprised of organizations and individuals involved in the business of hydrogen. Members include:
- fuel cell manufacturers and suppliers
- manufacturers and distributors of hydrogen generation, compression and storage technologies
- manufacturers and suppliers of hydrogen internal combustion engines
- engineers and service providers
- municipal, state and federal agencies
Mission and Goals
The California Hydrogen Business Council links hydrogen technology developments, businesses, energy leaders, government and infrastructure providers with a common vision of clean energy and transportation fueled by hydrogen. Our members implement and use technology and services that are taking the hydrogen economy into the mainstream.Our goals are to:
- Promote growth of the hydrogen business economy
- Provide hydrogen business information
- Create a forum that facilitates strategic alliances
- Encourage customers to adopt hydrogen products in their businesses
- Provide access to regulatory bodies
- Assist members with education and information
Vision Statement
To bring a deeper understanding of the use of hydrogen in energy and transportation to a variety of market segments, the California Hydrogen Business Council facilitates meetings, networking, and solutions. Our members are poised to directly implement the technology and service solutions necessary to make the hydrogen economy an environmental and commercial success.
Vision of a Hydrogen Economy
Hydrogen offers the promise of a safe, sustainable energy supply that can be produced domestically. Using hydrogen in transportation and stationary power applications will reduce dependence on foreign oil and positively impact U.S. balance of trade.
When hydrogen is produced from renewable sources and used in a fuel cell to create electric power, it does not contribute to global warming. When reformed and used in internal combustion engines, it greatly reduces carbon, nitrous oxides (NOx), and other harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Each year, 500 billion cubic meters of hydrogen are produced. Its use is growing rapidly.
CHBC Makes the Vision a Reality
The California Hydrogen Business Council actively supports hydrogen's growing commercial use, new applications, and the transition of our energy infrastructure. The CHBC is rallying financial, insurance, and regulatory organizations to support businesses that provide hydrogen products and services.