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Why Hydrogen?


Hydrogen –

  • Can be derived from diverse domestic resources (fossil, nuclear, renewable)


  • Is compatible with high-efficiency fuel cells, combustion turbines and reciprocating engines to produce power with near-zero emissions of criteria pollutants


  • Produces near-zero emissions of greenhouse gases from renewable and nuclear sources and from fossil fuel-based systems with carbon sequestration


  • Can serve all sectors of the economy (transportation, power, industrial, and buildings)
Hydrogen Fueling Station-Washington, D.C., Benning Road (Photo provided by General Motors)

Learn more about the energy security, environmental, and economic drivers for developing and using hydrogen as an energy carrier.



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