Hydrogen Industry Pushes Agencies for Clarity to Help Investment

US federal agencies must act quickly to help the hydrogen industry flourish and line up major customers—or risk losing investment and missing the moment, industry leaders said during a summit in Washington Monday.

Much-anticipated selections under the Energy Department’s $8 billion regional hydrogen hub program and clarity from the Treasury Department on a new 45V production tax credit are both crucial to directing investment, attendees of the Hydrogen Americas 2023 Summit and Exhibition said. More than 4,000 people are participating in the two-day event, which is hosted by the Energy Department and the Sustainable Energy Council.

“Getting clarification on what ...