Progress Energy has worked closely with the state of Florida to research hydrogen as a fuel source. Progress Energy has tested hydrogen technology to power cars and provide electricity in several research projects at sites in the state.

As the most abundant element in the universe, hydrogen has potential as an alternative source of energy. Specifically, hydrogen gas can be stripped from substances such as water or natural gas and used in a hydrogen fuel cell to make electricity.

Hydrogen fuel cell at skilled-nursing facility
Progress Energy Florida installed a hydrogen fuel cell to provide backup electric power to a Pinellas County skilled-nursing facility

Homosassa Springs fuel cell project
Progress Energy and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection teamed up to develop a sustainable hydrogen generator and fuel cell for the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park in Citrus County, Florida

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles
In Central Florida, Progress Energy partnered with Ford Motor Company, BP and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to increase the use of alternative fuels in the United States

Hydrogen fueling stations
Progress Energy Florida partnered on the development and implementation of the first hydrogen fueling stations in Florida.

Hydrogen curriculum
Progress Energy partnered with the Florida Solar Energy Center and the Hydrogen Technology Learning Center to help young people learn about hydrogen

Fuel cell investment
Progress Energy has invested $1 million in fuel-cell research