The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has allocated more than $1.2 million to support four innovative clean hydrogen research and development (R&D) projects in New York. These projects, aimed at advancing clean energy solutions, focus on developing new designs for clean hydrogen electrolyzers to improve performance, lower costs, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels in hard-to-electrify sectors such as industrial operations and transportation. The awarded projects, selected through the Advanced Fuels and Thermal Energy Research Program, have the potential to bring significant advancements in clean fuel innovation and decarbonization efforts. The projects, funded by NYSERDA with a total leverage of $18.3 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, include initiatives by Bettergy Corp., Ecolectro, Inc., Orion Polymer Corp., and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. These companies will work on developing durable membranes, advanced polymers, conductive solid membranes, and low-fluorine polymer membranes to enhance the performance and durability of anion exchange membrane electrolyzer systems. Industry leaders and public officials, including NYSERDA President and CEO Doreen M. Harris, express enthusiasm for the potential of clean hydrogen projects to reduce emissions, lower energy costs, and promote sustainable solutions in the energy and manufacturing sectors. The awarded companies also highlight the importance of these investments in scaling up advanced electrolyzer units and developing cost-effective and efficient hydrogen production methods. Various public figures, such as Senator Kevin Parker, Assemblymember Didi Barrett, Senator Pete Harckham, and Assemblymember John T. McDonald III, commend the investments in clean hydrogen research as crucial steps towards meeting climate challenges, advancing clean energy transitions, and diversifying the clean energy portfolio. The overall sentiment towards the clean hydrogen projects is positive, with an emphasis on the significance of research and innovation in achieving a cleaner and greener energy future.