RAND Forum on Hydrogen Technology and Policy: A Conference Report

Summarizes the proceedings of a forum in which 40 experts discussed the benefits and risks of hydrogen as an alternative energy source. Hydrogen as an energy carrier has generated much attention due to its potential large-scale use in producing electrical energy through fuel-cell technologies and in replacing gasoline for use in transportation. On December 9, 2004, the RAND Corporation hosted a forum that drew 40 experts in various fields to discuss what needs to be done to better inform decision makers in the public and private sectors of the benefits and risks of various hydrogen-related programs and policies. The document summarizes the proceedings of that forum.