This October, we’re kicking off a monthlong celebration of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO), bookended by National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day (October 8) and National Bioenergy Day (October 23). Throughout the month, we’ll highlight the people, research, partnerships, and innovations driving AFFO’s work, providing opportunities to learn, connect, and participate along the way.
Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office
October 5, 2026
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Join us for a month of events, activities, and stories celebrating innovation and impact across AFFO.
This October, we’re kicking off a monthlong celebration of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO), bookended by National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day (October 8) and National Bioenergy Day (October 23). Throughout the month, we’ll highlight the people, research, partnerships, and innovations driving AFFO’s work, providing opportunities to learn, connect, and participate along the way.
As we celebrate AFFO in Action: Powering Possibilities, we’ll spotlight special events, educational resources, and opportunities to get involved. Mark your calendars and join us throughout October.
SAVE THE DATE
H2 Walk
AFFO staff are marking National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day with DOE’s annual 1.008-mile walk, a nod to hydrogen’s atomic weight of 1.008. Join the celebration from wherever you are by walking or running 1.008 miles on October 8.
FCHEA Circuits Webinar: Powering the Path Forward
Tune in at 2 p.m. ET on October 8 for the Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association’s (FCHEA’s) National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day webinar. AFFO Director Valerie Sarisky-Reed will join industry speakers to discuss emerging areas across the hydrogen sector and share insights into AFFO’s strategic priorities. Register here to learn more.
Hydrogen on the Move Webinar
Join the Center for Hydrogen Safety noon–1 p.m. ET on October 8 for Hydrogen on the Move: Lessons Learned for Safer High-Pressure Trailer Design and Operation. Explore lessons from real-world compressed hydrogen trailer incidents and best practices for safer, more reliable hydrogen transport. AFFO is a funder of the Hydrogen Safety Panel, a key partner in the Center for Hydrogen Safety. Register for the webinar.
Think You Know Bioenergy? Put Your Knowledge to the Test
From biomass resources to the technologies that transform them into useful products, there’s a lot to discover. Test your knowledge with AFFO’s Bioenergy Basics Game, and share it with colleagues, students, or others interested in learning more about bioenergy.
Events are only part of the celebration. Throughout October, we’ll also share stories and information highlighting AFFO’s research, priorities, partnerships, and impact. Follow along on the DOE Office of Energy Technologies (E-Tech) LinkedIn as we celebrate AFFO in Action: Powering Possibilities throughout the month.