Report: Washington can lead nation in advancing green hydrogen economy, but must move quickly, strategically.
Green electrolytic hydrogen and renewable fuels made with hydrogen are expected to play an important role in Washington’s economy as it transforms to eliminate fossil fuels from the energy system, according to a recent report from the Washington Department of Commerce. The report finds that Washington has one of the first opportunities in the country to advance a green hydrogen economy at scale.
The report also suggests Washington should move quickly to produce green hydrogen and renewable fuels. Importantly, it will be critical to quickly develop new renewable energy and transmission capacity to produce the green hydrogen and other types of renewable fuels derived from hydrogen. To deploy these fuels effectively and equitably, the state should prioritize the most strategic uses and focus on environmental justice and workforce considerations as part of growing a green hydrogen economy.
Governor Jay Inslee, said:
Green hydrogen is a critical tool in Washington’s decarbonization toolkit and we must use it wisely.
“Since we need significant amounts of clean electricity to produce hydrogen, we know we must target the most critical sectors that are harder to decarbonize, such as industrial uses and heavy transportation. This report helps chart a path for us to deploy hydrogen in the most strategic ways for our economy while building a more just energy future for all Washingtonians.”
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Report: Washington can lead nation in advancing green hydrogen economy, but must move quickly, strategically. source
