Progress Energy is working closely with the state of Florida to research hydrogen as a fuel source. Progress Energy is using hydrogen technology to power cars and provide electricity at sites in the state.

As the most abundant element in the universe, hydrogen has potential as an alternative source of energy. Specifically, hydrogen gas can be stripped from substances such as water or natural gas and used in a hydrogen fuel cell to make electricity.

Want to know more?

Click on the links below to learn more about Progress Energy's hydrogen initiatives, or call John Masiello, Progress Energy's manager of demand side management and alternative energy strategies, at (800) 621-6745.

Hydrogen fuel cell at skilled-nursing facility
Progress Energy Florida has installed a hydrogen fuel cell to provide backup electric power to a Pinellas County skilled-nursing facility

Homosassa Springs fuel cell project
Progress Energy and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection are teaming up to develop a sustainable hydrogen generator and fuel cell for the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park in Citrus County, Florida

Ford Focus FCVs
In Central Florida, Progress Energy is partnering with Ford Motor Company, BP and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to increase the use of alternative fuels in the United States

Hydrogen fueling station
Progress Energy Florida, the State of Florida, Ford Motor Company and Chevron Corporation broke ground on Florida's first hydrogen energy fueling station in 2005

Hydrogen curriculum
Progress Energy partners with the Florida Solar Energy Center and the Hydrogen Technology Learning Center to help young people learn about hydrogen

Fuel cell investment
Progress Energy has invested $1 million in fuel-cell research