1. Presentation on the Mid-Atlantic Hydrogen Coalition (MAHC) at the Hydrogen Workshop Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments May 23, 2006 Andre W. Van Rest

2. MISSION The Mid-Atlantic Hydrogen Coalition (MAHC) is an Initiative of the International Center for Sustainable Development (ICSD). This Initiative’s mission is to promote the deployment of hydrogen-energy and fuel- cell technologies in the Mid-Atlantic Region (DE, DC, MD, NJ, PA, VA, WVA).

3. STRATEGY Facilitate cooperation of pertinent public and private- sector organizations in the Mid-Atlantic Region in developing a region-wide hydrogen-energy and fuel-cell infrastructure, and in undertaking region-wide activities in the areas of hydrogen codes and standards, project financing, training and information sharing; Facilitate this in a manner that, especially from the perspective of private industry, will showcase the Region as the premier opportunity and best geographic area for the first full-scale commercialization of hydrogen-energy, fuel-cell vehicles, and stationary fuel-cell applications in the country; Promote alternative fuels as a stepping stone to the hydrogen economy.

4. Objectives ⑴ Advocate and publicize the strengths and experiences of the Mid-Atlantic Region in the hydrogen energy and fuel cell areas; ⑵ Assist State Energy Offices and other organizations in the Region in obtaining Federal, foundation, private- sector and other funding for hydrogen energy and fuel cell research, demonstration, development and commercialization projects; ⑶ Promote and coordinate hydrogen energy and fuel cell activities, codes and standards development, and information sharing in the Region; ⑷ Facilitate the development of a Mid-Atlantic Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cell Corridor that includes alternative fuels delivery

5. Priority Activities Objective 1: Develop a MAHC web site and newsletter; Develop a regional commercial characterization of all aspects and components of hydrogen production, transmission, distribution, storage and use; Develop a regional commercial characterization of all aspects and components of fuel cell production and use; Identify all research, development and demonstration activities in the Region in the hydrogen-energy and fuel cell area. Objective 2: Develop a Regional Advocacy Program for funding hydrogen energy and fuel cell projects in the Mid-Atlantic Region; Provide assistance to the State Energy Offices and other organizations in the Region in identifying and applying for Federal, foundation and private- sector funding for hydrogen-energy and fuel-cell-related activities.

6. Priority Activities (continued) Objective 3: Identify, implement and coordinate early-product and early-adoption opportunities for hydrogen energy and fuel cell technologies in the Region, including ICE and hythane systems; Promote extensive regional information sharing and coordination of training and education programs on hydrogen energy and fuel cell issues, including system maintenance and repair; Provide technical assistance for hydrogen energy and fuel cell technology deployment, feasibility study implementation, and codes and standards development; Identify potential regional applications of fuel cells as cost-effective distributed energy resources.

7. Priority Activities (continued) Objective 4: Develop a Vision of what a Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cell Corridor in the Mid-Atlantic Region should look like; Develop an Implementation Strategy for this Vision; Facilitate public/private sector partnerships to implement this Strategy and set the stage for extensive hydrogen energy and fuel cell commercialization in the Corridor; Quantify and monitor the environmental and economic benefits of the Mid- Atlantic Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cell Corridor; Identify potential economies of scale in areas involving hydrogen supply, fuel cell servicing and maintenance, and other related commercial activities.

8. Organizational Structure Executive Committee Board of Advisors State Energy Directors Advisory Council Executive Director/Deputy Director States Initiatives Committee –Delaware –District of Columbia –Maryland –New Jersey –Pennsylvania –Virginia –West Virginia Ad Hoc Committees –Codes and Standards –Commercialization –Others TBD Support Staff

9. Organizational Structure (continued) General Membership –Private Sector –State & Local Governments –Utilities –Technical Centers –NGOs –Universities –Federal Agencies

10. CONTACT Andre W. Van Rest Executive Director Mid-Atlantic Hydrogen Coalition Tel: 410-547-0033 Fax: 410-547-9332 Cell:703-328-6801 Email: avr1743@msn.comavr1743@msn.com www.h2.energy.org