The U.S. Treasury Department has finalized rules for hydrogen tax credits to boost clean hydrogen production. Companies can now claim tax credits with eased electricity matching rules until 2030 to incentivize clean hydrogen production. Nuclear reactors facing retirement may also qualify for credits if hydrogen production assists in their continued operation. Furthermore, the guidance outlines conditions for using methane from landfills, farms, or coal mines for hydrogen production, provided it reduces emissions. David Turk, the deputy U.S. secretary of energy, highlights the critical role clean hydrogen can play in decarbonizing various sectors of the economy. Although hydrogen holds promise in decarbonizing industries like steelmaking and transportation, the high cost compared to fossil fuel alternatives poses a challenge. The new rules aim to encourage investment in clean hydrogen while addressing grid emissions concerns. However, uncertainties in the economic and political landscape could impact the growth of the hydrogen industry in the U.S.