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'''Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO)''' is part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, aimed at promoting hydrogen and fuel cell technologies to support a clean, sustainable energy future.<ref name="HFTOmission" /> {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.energy.gov/eere/fuelcells}} ==Mission== HFTO's mission is to drive the adoption of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies by lowering costs, enhancing efficiency, and demonstrating their applications across various sectors like transportation, stationary power, and industrial processes. The office seeks to create a hydrogen economy that contributes to energy security, environmental benefits, and economic growth.<ref name="HFTOmission" /> ==Parent organization== HFTO is managed by the U.S. Department of Energy, specifically under the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). ==Legislation== HFTO operates under the DOE's broader mandate, receiving its authority through annual budget appropriations rather than specific legislative acts.<ref name="HFTOlegislation">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://www.energy.gov/cfo/office-chief-financial-officer/budget DOE Budget Authority]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> ==Partners== HFTO collaborates with: * Industry leaders to commercialize hydrogen technologies<ref name="HFTOpartners">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://www.energy.gov/eere/fuelcells/partnerships Partnerships]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> * National Laboratories for cutting-edge research<ref name="HFTOnl">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://www.energy.gov/national-laboratories National Laboratories]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> * Universities for educational and R&D initiatives<ref name="HFTOacademia">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://www.energy.gov/eere/fuelcells/education-and-outreach Education and Outreach]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> ==Number of employees== Specific employee numbers for HFTO are not publicly listed, but the office engages with a network of researchers and industry professionals. ==Organization structure== HFTO's structure includes: * **Hydrogen Production and Delivery** focusing on cost-effective methods. * **Fuel Cell Technologies** for improving efficiency and durability. * **Systems Analysis** to guide strategic investments. ===Leader=== HFTO is led by a **Director**.<ref name="HFTOleadership">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://www.energy.gov/eere/fuelcells About the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> ===Divisions=== The office includes: * **Research and Development** for technological advancements. * **Market Transformation** to support technology deployment.<ref name="HFTOprograms">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://www.energy.gov/eere/fuelcells/programs Programs]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> ==List of programs== * Hydrogen Shot Initiative<ref name="HFTOhshot">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://www.energy.gov/eere/fuelcells/hydrogen-shot Hydrogen Shot]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> * H2@Scale<ref name="HFTOhscale">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://www.energy.gov/eere/fuelcells/h2scale H2@Scale]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> * Fuel Cell Technologies Office Consortia<ref name="HFTOconsortia">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://www.energy.gov/eere/fuelcells/hydrogen-and-fuel-cell-technologies-office-consortia Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office Consortia]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> ==Last total enacted budget== For Fiscal Year 2024, HFTO's budget was approximately $150 million.<ref name="HFTObudget" /> ==Staff== While exact staff numbers are not specified, HFTO works with a team of professionals managing its wide array of initiatives. ==Funding== HFTO's funding is allocated through DOE appropriations, focusing on R&D, demonstration projects, and partnerships to amplify federal investments.<ref name="HFTOfunding">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://www.energy.gov/eere/fuelcells/funding-opportunities Funding Opportunities]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> ==Services provided== HFTO provides services like funding for R&D, technical support for hydrogen infrastructure development, educational programs, and public-private collaborations to advance hydrogen technologies.<ref name="HFTOservices">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://www.energy.gov/eere/fuelcells/services Services]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> ==Regulations overseen== HFTO does not directly oversee regulations but contributes to the development of standards and codes for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, influencing policy and safety guidelines.<ref name="HFTOreg">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://www.energy.gov/oe/services/electricity-policy-coordination-and-implementation/transmission-planning/oe-regulations DOE Regulations]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> ==Headquarters address== 1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585, USA ==History== HFTO has been instrumental in advancing hydrogen and fuel cell technologies since its inception, focusing on overcoming technical and economic barriers to their widespread adoption. It supports the vision of a hydrogen economy through strategic investments and policy support.<ref name="HFTOhistory">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://www.energy.gov/eere/fuelcells/history History]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> ==External links== * [https://www.energy.gov/eere/fuelcells Official Website] * [[wikipedia:Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office]] * [https://www.energy.gov/eere/fuelcells/hydrogen-and-fuel-cell-technologies-office-multi-year-program-plan Additional Resource] * [https://www.energy.gov/eere/fuelcells/hydrogen-basics Another Resource] ==References== <references />