The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of August 2022 sparked optimism among hydrogen suppliers in the US. However, progress on low-emissions hydrogen projects has been slower than expected, primarily due to challenges in stimulating demand. Unlike Europe, the US lacks a mandate for renewable hydrogen, relying more on incentives than regulations. The cost gap between low-emissions and fossil fuel-based hydrogen remains a barrier, with limited incentives for buyers to opt for cleaner options. The US government's initiatives like the H2hubs program aim to kickstart the low-emissions hydrogen market, but the lack of demand hinders project financing. Federal solutions such as 'pay-as-bid' and Contract for Difference auctions, popular globally, could help bridge cost disparities. At the state level, mechanisms like the Colorado Hydrogen Bill and Low Carbon Fuel Standards extension offer targeted support and regulations. Overall, concerted efforts at federal and state levels are essential to enhance US low-emissions hydrogen uptake and achieve sustainability objectives.