The Massachusetts Hydrogen Coalition Inc. (Waltham, MA) unveiled initiatives to propel Massachusetts to the front of the future $46 billion hydrogen and fuel cell industry. The Massachusetts Hydrogen Coalition is proposing seven initiatives to significantly expand the hydrogen and fuel cell industry in Massachusetts. As a first step, the Coalition will work collaboratively with representatives from state agencies, institutions, universities and industry leaders to develop the Massachusetts Hydrogen Roadmap.
The initiatives include developing the Massachusetts Clean Energy Corridor, establishing a Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Center, establishing a Clean Energy Export Program, greater education and outreach, increased state resource allocation and procurement, and establishing appropriate tax and financial incentives.
Coalition President Brad Bradshaw stated, "High oil and gasoline prices coupled with the security challenges of imported oil, and the emissions associated with fossil fuel, Massachusetts has the opportunity to lead in the pursuit of clean, secure and domestically sourced energy and transportation solutions utilizing hydrogen and fuel cells."
