Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Council DC

In 2023, the HFCBC advanced its mission of educating stakeholders of the benefits of hydrogen fuel cell electric buses and related infrastructure promoting key advances in hydrogen-based fuels and the development of related infrastructure by providing in-depth comment letters and communicating with Federal officials on important policies. It made strides in advocating for continued advanced appropriations for the Low-No Emissions Bus Grant program as this funding helps both types of zero-emission buses, working to ensure that Low-No awards are fairly distributed by , educating Hill staff and others in the effort towards reasonable hydrogen production tax credit rules that stimulate a hydrogen economy, advocating for more federal funding to expand the DOE demand initiative to subsidize the price of hydrogen, and building relationships with more Members of Congress to increase issue-awareness and broaden support for hydrogen.

Hydrogen 101 Panel in Orlando on october 10th. The HFCBC organized a panel with representatives from the Council and another transportatin nonprofit for current and prospective members at a national transportation conference that had over 60 attendees. It featured presentations from HFCBC members about their experience with managing a fuel cell fleet in different geographies, climates, and routes. This event educated members and nonmembers alike about the necessary questions that need to be answered before pursuing a hydrogen program.

The HFCBC hosted an annual meeting on october 8, 2023, for its members which included a summary of our recent activities such as submitting comments to IRS in support of certain 45V tax credit regulations,connecting aagencies with regional H@Hubs administered by the Department of Energy, and podcast appearances from Broad members. During the meeting, there was an election for the Boards, and a Q&A with Bruce Robinson, Associate Administrotor for Program Development from the Federal Trasit Administration.