The National Hydrogen Association's mission is to foster the development of hydrogen technologies and their utilization in industrial and commercial applications and promote the transition role of hydrogen in the energy field. Hydrogen's transitional role requires that it be part of a National Energy Strategy that utilizes the experience of private industry, academia, research organizations and government to address opportunities for environmentally compatible production and greater utilization of hydrogen as a fuel in the long-term energy mix of the U.S. and the world. The transition strategy must address the economics of hydrogen production, storage and transport; the need for environmentally acceptable production technologies; development of application technologies and markets; and the development of safety guidelines and information that will allow hydrogen to be used in a manner the public perceives as safe.