Moving Florida to the Forefront of the Nation’s Hydrogen Economy
The Florida Hydrogen Initiative (FHI) is a non-profit organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Florida to move Florida to the forefront of the nation’s hydrogen economy. The Initiative was fostered by the leadership of Congressman Dave Weldon, M.D. who had the vision to bring industry, academia, and the public sector together in Florida to realize the promise of hydrogen as an energy source capable of increasing the nation’s energy security, protecting the environment and health of our citizens, and spurring vigorous economic growth and diversity.
The Florida Hydrogen Initiative uses its resources to aid the development of a robust Florida-based hydrogen industry thereby establishing Florida as the cornerstone of a southeastern hydrogen hub. The nonprofit corporation is comprised of public leaders, university researchers, citizens, and industry representatives.
The Florida Hydrogen Initiative seeks to develop Florida’s hydrogen infrastructure by:
- Brokering partnerships for applied technology demonstration projects throughout the state;
- Sponsoring research in the production, storage and use of hydrogen fuels;
- Facilitating technology transfers between the public and private sectors to create, build and strengthen high-growth potential, high technology companies.
