International Energy Agency Hydrogen Implementing Agreement

Vision: The IEA HIA envisions a hydrogenfuture based on a clean,sustainable energy supply thatplays a key role in all sectors of theglobal economy.

Mission: Accelerate hydrogen implementation and widespread utilization.

Strategy: Task shared programs of

Coordinated, innovative research
Development and demonstration
Information exchange
To eliminate or reduce safety related knowledge gaps, or insufficient data that inhibit the accelerated and widespread use of hydrogen energy:

facilitate risk informed codes and standards;
permitting and siting;
affordability/availability of insurance;
public perception and acceptance;
system economics and design/engineering.