The US government, under the Biden administration, has resolved a significant issue related to the Inflation Reduction Act by allowing nuclear power plants to receive tax credits for producing clean hydrogen. This decision is aimed at preventing reactor retirements and promoting the use of clean energy sources for hydrogen production. While some environmental groups have expressed concerns about potentially diverting clean energy from the grid, the Treasury Department argues that preventing nuclear retirements can help avoid induced emissions elsewhere on the grid. The new rules also extend the eligibility of tax credits to natural gas facilities producing hydrogen, provided they implement measures to capture and store their carbon dioxide emissions. These changes in the rules are designed to support the development of green hydrogen and position the United States as a key player in the global green hydrogen market. The industry looks forward to engaging with the new Congress and Administration to further advance federal tax and energy policies in support of hydrogen development. Overall, the government's decision is viewed positively by industry stakeholders as it provides certainty for hydrogen projects and encourages the shift towards cleaner hydrogen production methods.