The U.S. aims to reduce the cost of hydrogen energy

Sinochem News, according to World Natural Gas News on June 7: The US Department of Energy said that they have set a goal to reduce the cost of hydrogen as an energy source by 80% in the next ten years
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According to estimates by the federal government, the cost of producing hydrogen from renewable resources is about $5 per kilogram
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US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm stated that the plan is part of a concerted effort by all staff to call for innovative solutions to further move towards a clean energy future
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"Clean hydrogen will change the rules of the game, which will help decarbonize highly polluting heavy industries and industrial sectors, while providing high-paying clean energy jobs and achieving a net-zero economy by 2050.

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Last week, a group of California lawmakers called on legislative leaders to increase the state’s budget by $300 million and allocate more revenue from the state’s clean transportation projects to promote infrastructure for hydrogen-fueled vehicles
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In April of this year, Santiago Gas & Power, a subsidiary of Sempra Energy, stated that the company is fulfilling its promise to achieve company-wide net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 through the development of two hydrogen pilot projects
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The ministry issued an information request on June 7 for information on demonstrations of "feasible" hydrogen projects that can reduce costs, reduce emissions, and create jobs
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