About Us
Our Mission
The United States Hydrogen Alliance (USHA) is a member-based non-profit trade association. We are dedicated to building the hydrogen economy by advancing the market for hydrogen and fuel cells in the commercial sector within the United States.
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USHA brings together a unique set of individuals and forward-thinking organizations that consistently take action. We swiftly make moves to bring our society closer to zero emissions and towards achieving energy sovereignty. Our mission is to integrate hydrogen and fuel cells effectively into the United States’ transition to more sustainable energy and transportation systems.
Our Accomplishments
By The Numbers
Our Initiatives
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Provide incentives for hydrogen use and production in the Western States
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Support legislation that pushes lower cost hydrogen fuel, such as low carbon fuel standard (LCFS)
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Provide resources to members for project development
Our Successes
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Advanced hydrogen policies in California, Utah, Washington, Hawaii, and Nevada
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LCFS in Washington and interest to replicate from other states
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Direct tax incentives for hydrogen production in Utah
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Budget allocations for hydrogen in Utah and Washington
HB 223
Alternative Fuel Incentives
​Enacts refundable corporate and
individual income tax credits for systems that produce hydrogen from renewable and nonrenewable sources.
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Signed by Governor, Utah
SB 430
Hydrogen Financing Opportunities
Creates State Infrastructure Bank
Financing Opportunities for Hydrogen.
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Signed by Governor, Nevada
AB 413
Transportation Study
Creates a working group on state
transportation and funding which could strongly impact FCEVs. The Department of Transportation is required to review the sustainability of the State Highway Fund.
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Signed by Governor, Nevada
SB 934
Relating to Measurement Standards
Exempts hydrogen fuels from petroleum product measurement requirements. This exemption allows hydrogen to be more easily sold in the state.
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Signed by Governor, Hawaii
SB 5000
Creating a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Pilot Sales and Use Tax Exemption Program
Removes the MSRP eligibility cap on the sale or lease of a new electric passenger, medium-duty passenger, and light duty truck fuel cell electric vehicles for a 50% sales and use tax credit based on the purchase price or fair market value at time of the lease. For used vehicles, 100% of the sales and use tax is exempted up to a market value of $16,000.
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Signed by Governor, Washington
HB 1091
Reducing Greenhouse Gas
Emissions by Reducing the Carbon Intensity of Transportation Fuel
Hydrogen will be included, as will numerous other fuels, as a clean fuel under the CFS. Electrolytic Hydrogen’s Carbon Intensity (CI) will be calculated using the specific fuel mix provided by each utility, so H2’s CI will vary by the actual electricity used.
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Signed by Governor, Washington
SB 328
Hydrogen Energy Storage
​Establishes that new biennial targets be set by the PUCN and directs the PUCN to consider all known and measurable benefits and costs.
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Signed by Governor, Nevada
SB 448
Energy Omnibus
Allows hydrogen and fuel cell projects to be eligible for Nevada’s renewable energy tax abatement program.
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Signed by Governor, Nevada
SB 932
Relating to Dept. of Business & Economic Development
Authorizes money in the green
infrastructure special fund to be used to finance the purchase of clean energy equipment, including electric vehicles.
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Signed by Governor, Hawaii
HB 552
Relating to the Environment
Establishes the goal for state agencies to achieve a 100% zero emission light-duty fleet by 2035.
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Signed by Governor, Hawaii
SB 5126
Concerning the Washington Climate Commitment Act
Cap and trade legislation modeled similar to California’s program, with distinct differences. Electrolytic and other low carbon hydrogen could, in addition to the transportation sector, realistically play a part in GHG emissions reductions for the refinery, natural gas and other covered entities.
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Signed by Governor, Washington
Budget
Appropriation
Approximately $5M has been
appropriated for hydrogen related infrastructure, and approximately $16.3M has been appropriated for competitive grant programs that include hydrogen related infrastructure and vehicle end-use market development opportunities.
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Signed by Governor, Washington