“I am proud that the University of Maryland at College Park, a premier research institution, is increasing its role in energy research.  The only way our country can reduce its dependence on oil is through the use of alternative energy sources and technologies such as ethanol, hydrogen and plug-in hybrid cars.  I am excited to help the University conduct its cutting edge research,” said Wynn. 

Congressman Wynn, as Co-Chairman of the Hydrogen Caucus, secured  $100 million in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to finance twelve demonstration projects to produce hydrogen through clean energy sources such as nuclear, wind, and solar.  The University of Maryland would be eligible to compete for these demonstration projects.  Further, in the House Defense Appropriation bill, Congressman Wynn requested and secured $2.5 million for the University, Ballard Power Systems, and the Army Research Laboratory to do research on fuel cells.  The research will be part of an effort to provide clean and quiet hydrogen fueled electricity generators for our troops in the field.