Final Evaluation of the Hydrogen Early Adopters Program

Final Report

March 25, 2008

Tabled and approved at DEC on June 9, 2008

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Table of Contents

• Executive Summary
• 1. Introduction
  • 1.1 Background
  • 1.2 Study Objective
  • 1.3 Study Approach
  • 1.4 Study Methodologies
  • 1.5 Study Limitations and Mitigation Measures
• 2. Sector Overview
  • 2.1 International Sector Profile
  • 2.2 Canadian Sector Profile
• 3. Program Profile
  • 3.1 Program Information
  • 3.2 Project Information
• 4. Findings: Relevance
  • 4.1 Alignment with Industry Needs
  • 4.2 Evolution of the Industry
• 5. Findings: Success
  • 5.1 Overall Conclusion
  • 5.2 Technical and Organizational Learning
  • 5.3 Commercial Success
  • 5.4 Codes and Standards
  • 5.5 Awareness and Acceptance
• 6. Findings: Design, Implementation, and Cost Effectiveness
  • 6.1 Program/Project Design
  • 6.2 Program Implementation
• 7. Conclusions
• The Hydrogen Early Adopters H2EA Program or
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Annexes (Separate document)

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• Appendix A —Steering Committee Members
• Appendix B —List of Interviewees
• Appendix C —Case Studies
• Appendix D —Partnerships and Coalitions Aimed at Obtaining Funding from H2EA