United States
Policy and Legislation
The following acts of Congress have all contained significant provisions for advancing hydrogen and fuel cell technologies and expanding their use:
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)
ARRA provided more than $40 million in funding for deployments of early-market fuel cells nationwide.
The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA)
EISA (PDF 2.1 MB) includes provisions to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security; increased production of clean renewable fuels; protection of consumers; increased product, building, and vehicle efficiency; promotion of research on and deployment of greenhouse gas capture and storage options; and improved energy performance of the Federal Government.
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT 2005)
EPACT 2005 (PDF 1.28MB) directed the Energy Secretary to conduct a research and development program—in consultation with other federal agencies and the private sector—on technologies related to the production, purification, distribution, storage, and use of hydrogen energy, fuel cells, and related infrastructure.
The Energy Policy Act of 1992
Energy Policy Act of 1992 directed the Energy Secretary to develop and implement a comprehensive research, development, and demonstration program for fuel cells and related transportation system applications.