# Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association

Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) was formed in November 2010 following the merger of two former associations representing different sectors of the industry, the U.S. Fuel Cell Council and the National Hydrogen Association. FCHEA has more than sixty organizations as members. The Association's history dates back to 1989 through the creation of NHA.

## Merger

In order to continue to advance and promote the use of fuel cell and hydrogen energy technologies, the U.S. Fuel Cell Council (USFCC) and the National Hydrogen Association (NHA) are teaming up. This merger of two leaders in two given industries creates a powerful, unified Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA), a company who plans to send a strong, singular message to stakeholders: fuel cells and hydrogen are incredibly important parts to producing clean energy. The new organization was based out of Washington, D.C.

## Leadership
### Frank Wolak - President & CEO

Frank Wolak is the President and CEO of the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) in Washington, DC. With over 30 years of experience, FCHEA advocates for policies and funding to support hydrogen energy and fuel cell technologies across government and industry.
Previously, Mr. Wolak served as Senior Vice President at FuelCell Energy, Inc., where he led major fuel cell technology initiatives and collaborated with the U.S. Department of Energy and Congress to advance related programs.
His background includes executive roles in various energy sectors and consulting on emerging technologies. Mr. Wolak is also Vice Chair of the Global Hydrogen Industry Association Alliance (GHIAA) and serves on the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee, appointed by the Secretary of Commerce. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Western New England University and an MBA in Finance from the University of Hartford.

### Members

As of September 2024, the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association consists of 95 members separated into two groups: the principal members, and supporting members.

#### Principal members (36 members)

* Airbus
* Air Liquide
* Air Products
* Amazon
* Anglo American
* Ballard
* BMW Group
* Bloom Energy
* Bosch
* CF Industries
* Chart Industries
* Chemours
* Constellation Energy
* Cummins
* Electric Hydrogen
* Engie
* Fortescue (company)
* FuelCell Energy
* General Motors
* W.L. Gore & Associates
* Honda
* Honeywell
* Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Seminar
* Hyundai
* JERA
* Johnson Matthey
* Nuclear Energy Institute
* Nikola Motor Company
* Ørsted
* PDC Machines
* Plug Power
* Renewable Innovations
* Southern Company
* Toyota
* Yamaha Motor Company
* ZeroAvia

#### Supporting Members (59 members)

* AGC Inc.
* Agfa-Gevaert
* Air Company
* Ambient Fuels
* Anew Climate
* ANGI Energy Systems, LLC
* Baker Botts
* Baker Hughes
* BOSAL
* Capstone
* Ceres Power
* Clean Energy
* Compressed Gas Association
* ConocoPhillips
* Edgewise Energy
* Evoloh
* Flexitallic
* Forvia Faurecia
* FRIEM America
* Garrett - Advancing Motion
* Hexagon Purus
* Horiba
* HyAxiom
* Hydrogen Fuel Cell Partnership
* H2MOF, Inc
* Hyzon Motors
* IHI Turbo America
* Ionomr
* Joby Aviation
* John Cockerill Hydrogen
* Koloma
* Luxfer Gas Cylinders
* Mitsubishi Power Americas
* Monolith
* Nebraska Public Power District
* Neeltran
* Nel Hydrogen
* Neuman & Esser
* NeuVentus
* Nuvera
* OCI Global
* Parker Hannifin
* Peaks Renewables / Summit Utilities
* Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman
* Phillips 66
* PowerCell Group
* Proteum Energy
* Schaeffler Group USA
* SolarEdge Technologies Inc.
* SwRI
* StormFisher Hydrogen
* Taylor-Wharton
* Technip Energies
* Terrestrial Energy
* Topsoe
* True Zero - A FirstElement Fuel Brand
* Twelve Benefit Corporation (Twelve)
* Wabtec
* Westlake