About PATH

The Partnership for Advancing the Transition to Hydrogen (PATH) is a not-for-profit international coalition of hydrogen associations that seeks international cooperation to help advance the transition to hydrogen as a carbon-free energy carrier and a solution to environmental and energy issues.

PATH was established in 2002 in collaboration with the governments and national hydrogen associations of Canada, Japan and the United States. Today, 17 associations and partnering organizations, across 5 continents belong to PATH, representing 77.5% of the world's GDP and 38.9% of the global population.

Since its founding PATH has focused on three major activities: building the international network of hydrogen advocates by holding Executive Meetings around the world; sharing information among partners through newsletters, webpages, and the Initiative Database; and developing codes and standards for the safe use of hydrogen. The PATH Board of Directors has drawn up a list of additional activities that PATH should engage in, including: helping countries form hydrogen associations; sharing association management best practices; sharing public education and other outreach communications among partners; facilitating professor and student exchanges between countries; and maintaining a calendar of events and project opportunities.

Partnership
The national association of each country may apply to be a partner of PATH, with only one association per country.  It is the responsibility of that association to represent all hydrogen interests within their country.  If a country does not have an association, the partner may be an appropriate institute or government agency, although it is PATH’s goal to have an industry-oriented association created when circumstances warrant.  PATH associations are encouraged to communicate with and engage state/provincial and similar organizations within its country.

Organization and Governance
PATH will be governed by the General Assembly composed of a representative of each association. A Board of seven Directors elected by the General Assembly will conduct management oversight, conduct routine business, and make recommendations to the General Assembly for actions and votes of the General Assembly. A Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board, with two-year terms, will be elected by the Board and will be the visible, public leaders of PATH. 

Joining PATH

PATH Partnership Application

Joining PATH is easy: We charge no dues! Fill out the application form and send it to Brian Schorr, PATH's Program Manager.

PATH Documents

PATH - What do we do? - General Information - October 2008
PATH Bylaws
PATH Board and Partnership Summary - April 2008
PATH Actions and Goals - June 2008

PATH Board of Directors

Juan Carlos Bolcich, Asociación Argentina del Hidrógeno
Claude Derive, Association Francaise de l'Hydrogene
Andrew Dicks, Australia Association for Hydrogen Energy
Terry Kimmel, The Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (Chairman)
Jay Laskin, National Hydrogen Association (Treasurer)
Ken-Ichiro Ota, Hydrogen Energy Systems Society (Vice Chairman)
Lars Sjunnesson, European Hydrogen Association

PATH Staff

Jeff Serfass, General Manager
Brian Schorr, Progam Manager
Emanuel Wagner, Program Fellow

PATH is managed by Technology Transition Corporation (TTC)