CHFCC Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Roundtable Forum
Congressman John B. Larson was among a panel of state and legislative leaders, state agency executives, and experts who addressed the current status of fuel cell development, the industry's economic value, and potential for job creation in Connecticut.
Panel members discussed industry needs for continued growth, economic benefits to the State of Connecticut, and the position of hydrogen and fuel cells in the current transportation and energy markets. Connecticut industry executives presented information about their companies, products and services, and markets for hydrogen and fuel cell technology.
Connecticut is home to approximately 13 percent of the global workforce in the hydrogen and fuel cell industry, with two of the largest fuel cell companies in the world. This industry is leads in the manufacture of stationary fuel cells, hydrogen generation and refueling technologies, fuel processing, engineering services and research and development. The industry includes UTC Power in South Windsor, FuelCell Energy in Danbury and Torrington, Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen in Windsor, Proton Energy Systems in Wallingford, Precision Combustion in North Haven, and Avalence in Milford. The full hydrogen and fuel cell supply chain in Connecticut consists of over 40 companies and organizations.
Hydrogen and fuel cell technology is developed in Connecticut as an export product for transportation, electric generation, and industrial power markets. Jobs associated with fuel cell development for original equipment manufacturers and their supply chain companies provide economic benefits and tax revenues to municipalities and the State. A recent survey of CHFCC members indicates that Connecticut’s hydrogen and fuel cell industry employs over 1,200 direct jobs, an increase of approximately 28 percent over 2006 figures. This industry may be one of the few industries in Connecticut that has grown over the past few years.
Joel Rinebold, Director of Energy Programs at CCAT said “The Governor and legislative leaders have been very supportive of hydrogen and fuel cell technology; however, the State is in a position to do more to increase its position as a global producer of this advanced energy technology to meet world demand for low carbon energy, while creating high value jobs for our economy."
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Forum Panel Members: • Congressman John B. Larson – Facilitator |
Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Industry Representatives: • Avalence – Martin Shimko |
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