The Ohio Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Coalition advances hydrogen and fuel cell technologies through collaboration, education, and industry leadership.

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Welcome to our new Executive director, Jing Lyon

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Jing brings a rare combination of technical depth, organizational leadership, and entrepreneurial experience to her role as Executive Director of the Ohio Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Coalition. With a background spanning clean energy, startup ecosystems, and nonprofit management, she is focused on strengthening the Coalition's voice, deepening its value to members, and positioning Ohio as a leader in the hydrogen and fuel cell economy. Read her full bio here.

The OFCHC extends it gratitude to Bill Whittenberger, for his leadership and belief in the OFCHC over the past two years. Bill will remain the Special Assistant to the Exec. Director in the days to come, to assure a smooth transition and help Jing make forward progress in positioning the OFCHC for a strong future.

Ohio's electricity demand is surging, driven in large part by rapid data center growth. The question isn't whether we need more power — it's how we generate it responsibly. Fuel cells are a cleaner, more efficient answer to that challenge, and Ohio has spent two decades building the ecosystem to deliver them.

As Ohio's fuel cell and hydrogen trade association, we believe that investment deserves an accurate voice in this debate.

Read our full position: https://ofchc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/OFCHC-Ohio-Data-Centers-Response-Final-3.23.26.pdf 

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Don't miss our upcoming events

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Just Added! New Lunch and Learn Webinar June 17, 2026 Noon - 1 PM
Geologic Hydrogen with Dr. Thomas Darrah,
CTO and Founder of Koloma.
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Why Join OFCHC?

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Explore Our Commercial Members

OFCHC commercial members include global companies, established manufacturers, research institutions, and early-stage innovators across the hydrogen and fuel cell ecosystem.
Membership offers opportunities for collaboration, industry visibility, and engagement with Ohio’s growing hydrogen network.
View a brief overview of our commercial members and their work in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.

Leadership Partner

OFCHC is proud to recognize Honda as a Leadership Partner and valued supporter of the Ohio fuel cell and hydrogen ecosystem.

Honda has played a key role in advancing industry collaboration, innovation, and education, including hosting OFCHC’s 2025 Symposium and providing opportunities to showcase real-world hydrogen and fuel cell applications.

 

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Promoting Ohio, Our Region, & the Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Industry

A United Group with One Mission

The Ohio Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Coalition is a trade organization established over 20 years ago as a leading fuel cell and hydrogen industry advocate and comprised of a united group of industry, academic, and government leaders working collectively to ensure Ohio’s and the region’s presence both regionally and nationally in fuel cell and hydrogen discussions.

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The Ohio Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Coalition is helping make Ohio the center of the global fuel cell and hydrogen industry. Through the coordinated efforts of the OFCHC, its members can participate and enjoy a growing position in this dynamic industry.

Why Ohio?

  • Internationally recognized as a global center for the fuel cell and hydrogen industry

  • Unique combination of knowledge, resources, & infrastructure

  • Has what it takes to support the development of clean & efficient energy technology

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Powering Ohio’s Digital Future: Why Fuel Cells are the Responsible Choice
Ohio’s electricity demand is surging, driven in large part by rapid data center growth. The question isn’t whether we need more power — it’s how we generate it responsibly. Fuel cells are a cleaner, more efficient answer to that challenge, and Ohio has spent two decades building the ecosystem to deliver them. As Ohio’s fuel […]
Columbus Startup Koloma Is Exploring the Potential of Hydrogen Fuel
Tom Darrah, a co-founder of Koloma, a hydrogen exploration and extraction startup, likes to draw a parallel from his company to another fuel company also founded in Columbus: Standard Oil. “I think of it as how Standard Oil was founded. We’re likely to explore in Ohio and around the world, as well as in the […]
In Ohio, hydrogen industry presses on despite federal uncertainty
Two years ago, the Biden administration announced $7 billion in funding for a nationwide network of hydrogen hubs meant to kickstart production of the alternative fuel. Now, the Trump administration has cast doubt over the future of the program — including the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub, or ARCH2, which features projects in Ohio. Despite the turbulence, industry leaders said they […]

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