Barack Obama

Energy and economy

Energy policy and research

Electrochemical devices that convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity to power electric motors in aircraft.

Technologies focused on harnessing energy from renewable sources, which the new center aims to advance.

Devices that convert chemical energy from a fuel into electricity through an electrochemical reaction, producing minimal emissions.

United States

Canada

A proposed 1,179-mile oil pipeline designed to transport 800,000 barrels per day of crude oil from Canada's oil sands to refineries on the U.S. Gulf Coast.

A new leasing program on public lands designed to encourage the development of solar energy and other clean power projects across six western U.S. states.

An initiative to increase the availability and use of solar energy systems, particularly for low and moderate-income households across the United States.

A proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell designed to generate electrical power through the use of hydrogen fuel and reformatted gases. It is lightweight and suitable for transportation and stationary purposes.

Vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells, slated for commercial release in 2015. These vehicles produce zero emissions and are designed to be refueled at hydrogen fueling stations.