The California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC) represents the #hydrogen industry in the State. Opinions do not necessarily reflect those of CHBC members.
The CHBC is partnering with @FuturesAviation SAF North America Congress 2026, Nov. 4–6, in Houston. Join President & CEO Katrina Fritz and plan to attend. CHBC members receive an exclusive 20% discount. See this week’s CHBC Newsletter for discount code.
🔗safcongressna.com/attend
Grant funding is now available for projects across California that replace combustion-fueled heavy-lift forklifts and cargo handling equipment, such as terminal tractors, with #zeroemission alternatives.
🔗 californiavwtrust.org/zero-f…
California’s 2026 legislative session delivered a boost for the state’s hydrogen ecosystem, with four hydrogen related measures now signed and chaptered, including SB1350, SB804, AB2505, and SCR180.
Happy #NationalHydrogenDay! 💧
October 8 (10/08) recognizes hydrogen’s atomic weight of 1.008 and celebrates the innovation and collaboration moving hydrogen and fuel cell technologies forward.
CHBC Platinum Member HyAxiom is continuing to advance fuel cell deployment in North America with a new 322.2 billion won PAFC supply agreement with Doosan Fuel Cell.
🔗fuelcellsworks.com/2026/09/1…
The Center for Hydrogen Safety has expanded its Spanish-language resources.
The Properties and Hazards of Hydrogen eLearning course is now available in Spanish, with more courses coming soon.
🔗 learn.h2safety.org/es
This week, CHBC President & CEO Katrina Fritz joined industry leaders in Detroit for the 2026 Fall North American Hydrogen Engine Conference, participating in the Production, Handling and Policy Panel.
Thanks to H2EA-NA for bringing the hydrogen industry together!
New H2 safety resource from CHBC Affiliate Member @TransportProj! The new 2-sided CH2 Incident Response Card provides reference steps for drivers and first responders. Developed with input by fellow Affiliate Members @FCHEA_News & @ChEnected
🔗 transportproject.org/2026/09…
On August 28, CHBC Platinum Member @BallardPwr closed its acquisition of GeoPura, combining fuel cell technology with hydrogen power generation, fuel supply and Energy-as-a-Service capabilities.
🔗 ballard.com/press-release/ba…
Industry leaders are joining forces in Germany to scale hydrogen-powered heavy-duty transport through coordinated truck deployment, refueling infrastructure and hydrogen supply. 🚛
🔗daimlertruck.com/en/newsroom…
CHBC President & CEO Katrina Fritz is heading to Detroit for the Fall 2026 North American Hydrogen Engine Conference!
Katrina will join the Production, Handling and Policy Panel on Sept. 16, discussing key considerations shaping hydrogen deployment.
🔗 h2engine-alliance.org/
CHBC welcomes @Bloom_Energy back into our network!
Bloom Energy delivers reliable, scalable onsite energy solutions powered by solid oxide fuel cell technology.
🔗 bloomenergy.com/
CHBC welcomes Horizon Hydrogen Power Inc. as our newest member⚡
Horizon is advancing #Hydrogen solutions across heavy-duty mobility, clean power generation, and green hydrogen production through its fuel cell and electrolyzer technologies.
🔗 horizonh2power.com/
CHBC Platinum Member @BallardPwr is advancing #zeroemission transit in CA 🚌
Montebello Bus Lines’ first #hydrogen#fuel cell buses mark the start of transitioning its 66-bus fleet to zero-emission technologies, serving nearly 3M rides annually.
🔗 fuelcellsworks.com/2026/08/0…
CHBC proudly welcomes Eric Strayer, SVP & Global Head of Sales for Platinum Member @FuelCell_Energy, to our Board of Directors!
Eric brings 20+ years of experience in fuel cell technology, global market development & strategic partnerships.
🔗 californiahydrogen.org/about…