Hempstead Town, NYSERDA and National Grid Launch Long Island’s First Hydrogen Fuel Station – Power-Up Zero Emission Car
October 21, 2009

Driving in a zero emission hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray steered the township toward a greener, cleaner future as she unveiled the first hydrogen fueling station on Long Island. Along with Councilwoman Angie Cullin, National Grid, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), LIPA and several clean energy organizations, Supervisor Murray and members of the town board introduced the latest component of Hempstead’s Clean Energy Project: a pure hydrogen, blended hydrogen/compressed natural gas (HCNG) and compressed natural gas fueling station located at the town’s Department of Conservation and Waterways in Point Lookout.

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Air Products’ Hydrogen Fueling Technology Now Available on Long Island
Green Energy Initiative Launched by Town of Hempstead
October 21, 2009

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. – Long Island, New York now boasts hydrogen vehicle fueling capability. Air Products’ (NYSE: APD) hydrogen fueling technology was formally dedicated at a ceremony today as part of an alternative fuel, green energy initiative led by the Town of Hempstead. Air Products is a member of the project team establishing Long Island’s first hydrogen fueling station, along with the Town of Hempstead, the New York State Energy Research Development Authority (NYSERDA), National Grid, and Proton Energy Systems.

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