Hydrogen

Nikola aims to build a network of up to 60 such hydrogen fueling stations over the next few years.

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A Stanford University report found that transitioning to clean energy could enable many countries to reduce annual energy cost by around 61%. 

The move comes as interest in green hydrogen grows as a tool to decarbonize specific industries, including heavy-duty transportation, heavy manufacturing and aviation.

Groups raised concerns regarding federally funded hydrogen hubs over emissions, safety, lack of community input and wasted funds, on a Clean Energy Group webinar.

Treasury and IRS released proposed 45V guidance on credit for hydrogen production, which may be available to some facilities into the 2040s.

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The industry had policy support, including funding for regional clean hydrogen hubs, and some interesting project announcements this year.

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