California Hydrogen Business Council
Katrina Fritz serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the California Hydrogen Business Council, the largest hydrogen trade association in the U.S., since December 2020. Additionally, Katrina is the Appointed Industry Representative and Electricity Sector Lead for the State of New Jersey Fuel Cell Task Force, focusing on fuel cell and hydrogen business growth. As a principal at KM Fritz LLC, Katrina advises global Fortune 500 companies on energy and environmental policy. Katrina's previous roles include Executive Director of the Stationary Fuel Cell Collaborative and Independent Director at Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. With a strong background in business development and government relations at various firms, including Plug Power Inc. and UTC Power, Katrina has extensive experience in fostering initiatives for clean energy. Education includes an MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University and a BA from the University of Michigan, along with studies at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
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California Hydrogen Business Council
Vision Statement To bring a deeper understanding of the use of hydrogen in energy and transportation to a variety of market segments, the California Hydrogen Business Council facilitates meetings, networking, and solutions. Our members are poised to directly implement the technology and service solutions necessary to make the hydrogen economy an environmental and commercial success. Vision of a Hydrogen Economy Hydrogen offers the promise of a safe, sustainable energy supply that can be produced domestically. Using hydrogen in transportation and stationary power applications will reduce dependence on foreign oil and positively impact U.S. balance of trade. When hydrogen is produced from renewable sources and used in a fuel cell to create electric power, it does not contribute to global warming. When reformed and used in internal combustion engines, it greatly reduces carbon, nitrous oxides (NOx), and other harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Each year, 500 billion cubic meters of hydrogen are produced. Its use is growing rapidly. CHBC Makes the Vision a Reality The California Hydrogen Business Council actively supports hydrogen's growing commercial use, new applications, and the transition of our energy infrastructure. The CHBC is rallying financial, insurance, and regulatory organizations to support businesses that provide hydrogen products and services.