Coalition Members

The Connecticut Hydrogen-Fuel Cell Coalition, administered by the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, is comprised of representatives from the fuel cell and hydrogen industry, labor, the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund, and other stakeholders. The Connecticut Hydrogen-Fuel Cell Coalition is working to advance the development, manufacture, and deployment of fuel cell and hydrogen technology and associated fueling systems. The inaugural members of the Connecticut Hydrogen-Fuel Cell Coalition includes the following:

Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology
CCAT works in partnership with industry, government, and academia to strengthen technology-led economic competitiveness. The Energy Program at CCAT provides administrative support for the Coalition and facilitates collaborative efforts to enhance the capabilities of the fuel cell and hydrogen industry.

FuelCell Energy
FuelCell Energy, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of carbonate fuel cells based on the Company's Direct FuelCell® (DFC) technology. FuelCell Energy is developing its Direct FuelCell® for use in stationary applications with three main products, sized at 300 kW, 1.2 MW and 2.4 MW. FuelCell Energy is also developing next-generation high temperature fuel cell products, including a diesel fueled marine Ship Service Fuel Cell, a combined cycle DFC/Turbine® power plant, and solid oxide fuel cell systems for applications up to 100 kW.

Proton OnSite
Since 1996, Proton has been developing and applying hydrogen technology in creative and practical ways that best meets the diverse requirements of our customers. Proton's advanced proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis systems coupled with our uncompromising attention to excellence and quality enables us to deliver, install and support gas generation units on every continent. More recently, Proton has expanded its product offerings to include hydrogen control systems, nitrogen generators and air generators. Proton has also expanded its services to include packaged solutions incorporating tanks, compressors and other ancillary equipment.

Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen, LLC
Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen, LLC is comprised of a team of experienced fuel cell, hydrogen and business professionals dedicated to making the fuel cell and hydrogen future a reality. Infinity's initial product focus is on developing purpose-built proton exchange membrane PEM Regenerative Fuel Cell systems to provide energy storage for renewables.

International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, AFL/CIO is a hard working, strong and responsible labor organization dedicated to aiding workers in achieving a more secure, more prosperous standard of living.

Connecticut Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority
The Connecticut Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority (CEFIA) funds and invests in clean, renewable projects. CEFIA was created by the Connecticut General Assembly in 2011. It is the successor organization to the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund. CEFIA’s mission is to promote, develop and invest in clean energy and energy efficiency projects in order to strengthen Connecticut’s economy, protect community health, improve the environment, and promote a secure energy supply for the state. As the nation’s first full-scale clean energy finance authority, CEFIA will leverage public and private funds to drive investment and scale up clean energy deployment in Connecticut.

GrowJobsCT
GrowJobsCT is a coalition of labor, business, and community interests, along with elected officials, who come together with the goal of sustaining and growing manufacturing in Connecticut.

General membership to the Connecticut Hydrogen-Fuel Cell Coalition is open to any and all individuals, corporations and organizations whose fuel cell and hydrogen activities are aligned with the Coalition’s goals. Other members of the Coalition include:

Connecticut Siting Council
The Connecticut Siting Council is a Connecticut State agency with jurisdiction over the siting of power facilities and transmission lines, hazardous waste facilities, and telecommunications sites.

Connecticut Department of Community and Economic Development, Office of Business and Industry Development
DECD's state investment arm and the advocate for business and economic development, this office maintains a staff of experienced business development specialists who are very knowledgeable of the many programs, services and incentives available to businesses in Connecticut. This office is the principal point of contact for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance.

Bradley, Foster & Sargent, Inc.
Bradley, Foster & Sargent, Inc., located in Hartford, Connecticut, is an investment advisory firm providing high-quality, customized investment management services to families, individuals and institutions.

Center for Clean Energy Engineering (C2E2) at the University of Connecticut
C2E2's mission is to address emerging global energy and environmental challenges, and to be a leader in transforming "Science to Systems"; bridging the gap from fossil fuels to a hydrogen economy; enabling industries and organizations in the development of cost effective and timely solutions for critical technical issues; and providing guidance and leadership in solving global societal issues ranging from sustainable energy to the environment

United Illuminating
UI is a regional distribution utility providing electricity and energy-related services to more than 320,000 customers in the Greater New Haven and Greater Bridgeport areas of Connecticut.

American Hydrogen Association
The American Hydrogen Association works in cooperation with organizations such as the IAHE, NHA, NASA, environmental groups and industry, community, and schools to promote understanding of hydrogen technology, and help create a marketplace for pollution-free hydrogen energy. The group over 600 person years of research development, and fabrication in hydrogen production, storage, transportation and utilization.

Hydrogen Safety LLC
Hydrogen Safety, LLC is an engineering consultant practice focused on expediting the commercialization of hydrogen related technologies through prudent risk management strategies that minimize the risk exposures surrounding the emergence of hydrogen-based power into the public mainstream. As part of its risk management portfolio of services, it also offers hydrogen safety training over the Internet and customized safety seminars for its clients.

The Greater New Haven Transit District
The Greater New Haven Transit District (GNHTD) is a governmental agency established in 1973 under the provisions of Connecticut Public Act 261, Chapter 103(a) for the purpose of operating and providing a variety of transportation programs and services. The GNHTD provides direct transportation services, and vehicles to municipalities and community agencies in the greater New Haven region for their own respective transportation programs.

Avālence, LLC
Avālence, LLC is a leader in the development and commercialization of high-pressure and ultra-high pressure electrolytic hydrogen fuel generators under the Hydrofiller brand. The Hydrofiller eliminates the need for costly and troublesome compressors and related gas conditioning. In addition, the basic design of the electrolyzer lends itself to ease of integration with electricity from renewable resources such as wind or solar power for "green" applications requiring zero carbon emission fuel. The Hydrofiller is a particularly good fit in environments where high pressure hydrogen is required such as commercial and automotive transportation, a variety of manufacturing applications, and for use with back-up and renewable power systems. Avālence is a spin-off of two longstanding Connecticut firms with more than 150 years combined experience in the fields of hydrogen and air-separation equipment design and manufacture.

Pullman & Comley, LLC.
Pullman & Comley, LLC. is a law firm with offices in five locations across the Connecticut and in New York that has played an active and distinguished role in the Connecticut and New England business community since 1919. Pullman & Comley, LLC. is legal counsel to many fast growing businesses including major financial institutions, health care providers, service businesses, trade and art associations, manufacturers and emerging growth businesses, as well as not-for-profit organizations and individuals. Pullman & Comley, LLC's Energy and Utility Practice represents major utility companies, power marketers, power generators, alternative energy project developers and end users.

The Southern Connecticut Gas Company/Connecticut Natural Gas Southern Connecticut Gas delivers gas to approximately 165,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in 22 Connecticut communities in the New Haven and Bridgeport-Fairfield areas. Connecticut Natural Gas, distributes gas to approximately 141,000 customers in 21 CT communities, in the Hartford-New Britain area and Greenwich. Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation and The Southern Connecticut Gas Company are subsidiaries of Energy East Corporation.

AG/ENA
AG/ENA is an architectural firm specializing in prototype design. Since its founding in 1947, AG/ENA has completed a wide range of projects for major corporations and public agencies in 18 states and 14 countries. For 25 years the firm served as Design Consultants to the Mobil Oil Company. AG/ENA leads the ARRC/H2 Alliance, a multi-company initiative composed of industry leaders that has developed a unique Prototype Hydrogen Fueling Station/Information Center.

Precision Combustion, Inc.
Precision Combustion, Inc. (PCI) develops and manufactures catalytic devices for clean energy applications. In the hydrogen sector, PCI is a world leader in the development and production of fuel processors and components as well as low NOx hydrogen burners. The company’s fuel-flexible Microlith® fuel processor systems are uniquely compact and highly effective in converting conventional gaseous and liquid fuels to hydrogen-rich reformate for fuel cells and other energy applications. Customers include leading manufacturers of fuel cell systems, chemicals, gas turbines, aerospace systems, engines and the U.S. Government.

Clean Cities
The mission of the Clean Cities Program is to advance the economic, environmental, and energy security of the United States by supporting local decisions to adopt practices that promote the use of alternate/clean fuel in transportation, reduce petroleum consumption in the transportation sector, develop regional economic opportunities, and improve air quality. Clean Cities is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) FreedomCAR and Vehicle Technologies Program (FCVT).

Capital Clean Cities of Connecticut

Greater New Haven Clean Cities Coalition

Southwestern Connecticut Clean Cities Coalition

Norwich Clean Cities Coalition

CTTRANSIT
CTTRANSIT provides public transit local and express bus services within the Greater Hartford, New Haven, and Stamford, Connecticut metro areas. They are owned by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT).

Design By Analysis, Inc
Design By Analysis, Inc. (DBA) provides customized design and analysis for highly engineered, precision mechanical systems, subsystems and components. DBA is a leader for providing advanced technology solutions to the aerospace and fuel cell industries using state-of-the-art tools in mechanical design and analysis while maintaining a positive and ethical working environment.

Connecticut Department of Transportation
ConnDOT works with the public, transportation partners, state and federal legislators, and other state and local agencies to provide a safe and efficient transportation system for the people traveling in Connecticut.

Sustainable Innovations
Sustainable Innovations is currently developing highly efficient, large-scale hydrogen/ halogen energy storage products to augment renewable and utility-based power systems. The company is also developing novel technologies for hydrogen processing/ compression for both industrial and transportation markets. Sustainable Innovations was founded in 2007 to focus on the development of novel technologies that are critical to meeting the needs for long-term human sustainability. The team brings a solid background in the development of clean hydrogen energy systems, carbon dioxide and atmospheric management and energy storage technologies to address human vitality needs. Its goal is to form partnerships with research teams and product-focused companies to foster the development and transition of key technologies from the laboratory to the marketplace.

Fuel Cell Perspectives
Fuel Cell Perspectives is an independent consulting firm specializing in all aspects of fuel cells including: application analysis, stack and gas cleanup design, materials, marketing and sales strategies, and the impact of Public Policy and Utility rate structures on fuel cell market growth. The Principal , John Trocciola, has over 45 years of applicable experience in all fuel cell technologies including, AFC, PAFC, PEM, MCFC and SOFC and has been issued 43 US patents in these fuel cell technologies and their applications.

Robinson & Cole LLP
Robinson & Cole lawyers serve institutional and industrial clients in a full range of legal disciplines from intellectual property and technology, energy and communications, environmental, land use, and real estate development to corporate, mergers and acquisitions, securities, labor and employment, immigration, contracts, tax, and financial services.

Wolf Engineering, LLC
Wolf Engineering is a systems engineering and development firm that provides unique solutions to your highly technical problems. Wolf Engineering specializes in the development of prototype components for fluid, thermal, and chemical reaction systems.

Parker Hannifin Corporation
Parker Energy Systems has a team of engineers dedicated to developing innovative fluidic management solutions for a wide range of industries and markets. Their team is able to design, test and manufacture modular subsystems to meet exacting customer requirements. Using their own low power, high precision piezo-actuated fluidic management components plus the global resources and full catalog of Parker Hannifin Corporation, they provide customers with high value solutions.

Treadwell Corporation
Treadwell applies innovative thinking, visionary design capabilities and highest quality manufacturing to custom designed and manufactured electro-chemical systems, including hydrogen and oxygen generators. Treadwell also offers precision oxygen cleaning services for military or aerospace applications.

Dexmet Corporation
Dexmet Corporation manufactures precision expanded metals, foils and polymers with exacting mechanical and electrical properties to meet very tight conductivity, weight and dimensional tolerances needed in electrochemistry applications. Dexmet’s precision expansion process ensures high reproducibility leading to more consistent cell production and lower cost of quality. Dexmet Quality System is ISO 9001:2008 certified.

ClearEdge Power
ClearEdge Power is a global, privately held technology company that provides distributed energy generation solutions to commercial, institutional, and residential customers around the world. The company designs, manufactures and sells a family of continuous onsite power systems – enabled by fuel cell technology. ClearEdge Power has more than 100 customer deployments on three different continents across a range of vertical markets including education, hospitality and multi-tenant housing.

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For more information regarding the Connecticut Hydrogen-Fuel Cell Coalition or the CCAT Energy Program, please contact Joel M. Rinebold at 860.291.8832.