The California Hydrogen Highway Network (CaH2Net) was initiated in April of 2004 by Executive Order S-07-04. The mission of the CaH2Net is to support and catalyze a rapid transition to a clean, hydrogen transportation economy in California in order to:

• reduce our dependence on foreign oil
• reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• improve our air quality
• grow the California economy

The CaH2Net is a public-private partnership directed by the California Air Resources Board (ARB), using the California Hydrogen Highway Blueprint Plan (Blueprint Plan, May 2005) as its guiding document.

Initial California Hydrogen Highway Infrastructure funding provided over $25 million for hydrogen transit buses, light duty passenger vehicles, and hydrogen stations. The State has provided co-funding for 9 stations.

Implementation

• Chapter 91, statutes of 2005 (Senate Bill 76) – $6.5 million in funding was allocated to the Air Resources Board for state-sponsored hydrogen demonstration projects. This funding will help co-fund 3 new hydrogen stations that meet the Blueprint Plan’s environmental targets. The funding will also allow the State to procure hydrogen-powered vehicles and shuttle buses.
• 2006/2007 State Budget – Another $6.5 million was included in the 2006/2007 State budget for the continued development of hydrogen stations and for funds to match Federal funding to bring hydrogen buses to California.
• 2007/2008 State Budget – Another $6.09 million was included in the 2006/2007 State budget for the continued development of hydrogen stations and for funds to match Federal funding to bring hydrogen buses to California.