An executive order to suspend funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) has created uncertainty for clean hydrogen development. The IRA and IIJA provided significant financial support for hydrogen projects, including production tax credits and funding for hydrogen hubs. But how does this suspension, as well as the US's potential return to oil and gas impact the future of hydrogen initiatives worldwide?
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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $38.8 million in initial funding to the final two regional hydrogen hubs. With the Heartland Hydrogen Hub receiving $20 million and the Mid-Atlantic Hydrogen Hub (MACH2) $18.8 million. These hubs are part of a broader initiative to demonstrate clean hydrogen production at scale, with seven selected hubs expected to collectively produce three million tonnes of hydrogen annually.
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FuelCell Energy, Inc. has announced a $160 million contract to build a 7.4 MW fuel cell power plant in Hartford, Connecticut. This project will provide renewable baseload power to the local grid, supporting the state's Renewal Portfolio Standard. The power will be sold to local utilities under a 20-year power purchase agreement.
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The green hydrogen landscape is constantly evolving, and developments such as these highlight the growing importance of supplying clean hydrogen in the energy transition. We are excited to see innovation continue driving the hydrogen economy forward. As hydrogen technologies continue to evolve, we look forward to continuing to support and innovate within such a dynamic industry.
Stay tuned for next month's update as we spotlight more pivotal changes shaping the future of hydrogen.
