It was just a few days ago that the President Biden issued an executive order invoking the Defense Production Act to give a big boost to clean energy and lower carbon emissions in America. That order prioritizes solar energy, heat pump production, building insulation, electrical grid components, and hydrogen production. Here’s the part of the order that focuses on hydrogen:
“Electrolyzers, fuel cells, and platinum group metal (PGM) catalysts are vital for increasing domestic production and utilization of clean hydrogen, a versatile energy carrier. Clean hydrogen produced through electrolysis is projected to contribute significantly to achieving U.S. decarbonization goals. President Biden’s actions supporting domestic supply chains for electrolyzers, fuel cells, and PGM catalysts will enhance national and energy security by reducing U.S. reliance on imported fossil fuels,…
