The U.S. Department of Energy's FECM has allocated up to $4 million in federal funding to advance clean hydrogen technology through research and development projects focusing on solid oxide fuel cells. This initiative aims to broaden the use of solid oxide fuel cell technology, particularly reversible solid oxide fuel cell (R-SOFC) systems, to make clean hydrogen more accessible and cost-effective for electricity generation, industrial decarbonization, and transportation purposes. Brad Crabtree, Assistant Secretary of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, highlighted the importance of enhancing the efficiency and reducing costs of low-carbon fuel technologies like hydrogen to meet the climate goals set by the Biden-Harris Administration. The versatility of R-SOFC systems allows for applications in various sectors such as hydrogen production, energy storage, microgrids, and more, presenting opportunities for improved energy efficiency and clean energy utilization. The projects funded under this initiative will target reducing the long-term degradation rates in high-temperature R-SOFC systems by focusing on areas such as high current density and high steam utilization, as well as expanding the thermodynamic database of component materials. These efforts align with DOE's Hydrogen Shot initiative, which aims to significantly decrease the cost of clean hydrogen production to enable the development of sustainable hydrogen pathways in the United States. FECM's overarching goal is to mitigate the environmental and climate impacts associated with fossil fuels and industrial processes, ultimately working towards achieving net-zero emissions across the U.S. economy. Priority focus areas include carbon capture, carbon conversion, hydrogen production with carbon management, and more. The application deadline for projects under this funding opportunity is December 22, 2024, with the intention to drive advancements in clean hydrogen technology and support the transition to a more sustainable energy landscape.