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Budget information for hydrogen and fuel cell research, development, and other activities at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is provided here. Included are budgets for DOE's Offices of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Fossil Energy, Nuclear Energy, and Science.

Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Budget ($ in thousands)

Department/Office FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 Request
Energy/Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 144,881 166,722 153,451 189,511 206,241 200,449 68,213
Energy/Fossil Energy (Coal) 4,879 16,518 21,036 21,513 24,088 25,000b 16,400b
Energy/Nuclear Energy 6,201 8,682 24,057 18,855 9,668 7,500 0
Energy/Science 0.0a 29,183 32,500 36,388 36,509 36,509 36,509c
Transportation 555 549 1,411 1,420 1,425 1,800 1,800
TOTAL 156,516 221,704 232,455 267,687 277,931 271,258 122,922

Notes:

The budgets reflect rescissions, general reductions, and other adjustments included in relevant appropriations.

Congressionally directed spending included in appropriations:

   • Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy—FY04: $42.0M; FY05: $40.2M; FY06: $42.5M; FY09: $22.7M (additional funds not included in appropriation)

   • Fossil Energy—FY05: $3.0M

   • Nuclear Energy—FY04: $2.0M; FY05: $4.0M; FY06: $5.0M

a Base funding for hydrogen-related activities in Basic Energy Sciences was roughly $8 million in 2004. These activities were reoriented and expanded to support the goals of the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Initiative in 2005.

b Includes funding for R&D plus program direction. Fossil Energy also plans $58M for SECA in FY10.

c The Office of Science also plans ~$14M for Biological and Environmental Research in FY10.

For more details, see the FY10 Budget Request Briefing (PDF 740 KB) Download Adobe Reader.

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