A California Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Summit with National Significance

A California Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Summit with National Significance
The only U.S. hydrogen event to cover the industry’s key business, political, technology and environmental issues.

Los Angeles, CA – August 8, 2013 – The California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC)
announced today its second CHBC Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Summit on October 9-10,
2013, in Sacramento, CA, at the California Environmental Protection Agency. This year,
the CHBC Summit will be the only event in the United States to equally address all four
key elements for growing the hydrogen and fuel cell industry: profitable business
models, effective policy tools, cost effective, reliable products, and improving the
environment.This Summit will provide a balanced forum for private businesses, academia, and public
government agencies to explore the transformational potential of hydrogen and fuel
cells through intelligent dialogue and thought-provoking sessions designed to get to the
heart of issues and encourage development of new solutions. This year’s event
expands the Summit from one to two full days, with a special focus on the promise of
the technology contrasted by the advances already made, using hard industry data.

Day 1

• Keynote: Where is California Leading the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Industry?
• Keynote: Fitting Hydrogen and Fuel Cells into the U.S. Energy Strategy
• Keynote: Automotive Executives’ Visions for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
• California Fuel Cell Partnership and National Fuel Cell Research Center Reports on California Markets
• Keynote: California Energy Commission Funding for Hydrogen Research and Deployment
• Hydrogen Infrastructure Planning, H2USA, and Private Investments
• Spotlight on Public Transportation’s Role in Driving the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Industry
• Business Updates: Companies with breaking news provide fast-paced briefings on recent developments and new projects
• Networking Reception

Day 2

• Keynote: Regional Air Regulation’s Impact
• Environmentalists’ Praises and Concerns (American Lung Association, Sierra Club, and Clean Air Now invited)
• Keynote: Public Utility Commission Perspective on Energy Storage
• Workshop on Hydrogen Energy Storage to Manage the Intermittency of Renewables
• Spotlight on Telecommunications Markets
• Spotlight on Moving Goods – Forklift Trucks, Ports and other Off-road Vehicles
• How can hydrogen and fuel cells meet federal and state environmental, energy and business goals?

Industry professionals, academics and government need to be present to learn how to
prepare for where the hydrogen and fuel cell industry is headed next. Media should
attend to hear breaking news and briefings on recent developments and new projects.

Seats and sponsorship opportunities for this event are limited. Save on regular
registration rates by signing up today and gain recognition as a sponsor.

Learn More, Register: www.californiahydrogensummit.com

About California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC):

The California Hydrogen Business Council is a non-profit trade association of
organizations and individuals involved in the business of hydrogen and fuel cells. The
CHBC is dedicated to advancing the commercialization of hydrogen in transportation
and stationary devices to reduce emissions and dependence on foreign oil. More
information at www.californiahydrogen.org