In observance of National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, on October 8—for the atomic weight of hydrogen, 1.008—the U.S. government's Hydrogen Interagency Task Force released two plain-language information resources written for the general public.
Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office
October 8, 2024
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“Introduction to Clean Hydrogen” provides concise two-page summary information and “FAQs and Common Concerns” answers high-priority questions about clean hydrogen
In observance of National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, on October 8—for the atomic weight of hydrogen, 1.008—the U.S. government's Hydrogen Interagency Task Force (HIT) today released Introduction to Clean Hydrogen and FAQs and Common Concerns about Clean Hydrogen, two plain-language information resources written for the general public. With the publication of these concise and handy resources, the HIT aims to expand understanding of hydrogen and its potential role in a future clean, affordable, resilient, and equitable economy. The HIT is a collaboration among U.S. federal agencies to further advance a whole-of-government approach to executing the national clean hydrogen strategy, including development of a robust market supported by domestic supply chains and sustainable jobs.
Introduction to Clean Hydrogen is a two-page primer on clean hydrogen that covers important topics like: What is clean hydrogen and where does it come from? Hydrogen’s role in a clean-energy future; Key barriers and challenges facing clean hydrogen; and more.
Frequently Asked Questions and Common Concerns about Clean Hydrogen provides an opportunity for readers to dive deeper into important questions about clean hydrogen—as identified through extensive stakeholder feedback. The answers provided reflect the input and expertise of multiple federal agencies in the HIT and provide valuable information about the opportunities and limitations of clean hydrogen as a decarbonization solution. This release is an initial batch of FAQs, with several more currently under development and review.
These resources add to a growing compendium of information provided by the HIT, as it aims to provide a single portal for information reflecting the expertise of multiple federal agencies. Read more about the HIT, the U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap, the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Hydrogen Program, which spans multiple offices and is coordinated through the DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office.
This article is part of a week-long celebration of Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, held annually on October 8 in recognition of hydrogen's atomic weight of 1.008.