The Future of Hydrogen under the Second Trump Administration
Key Ideas
- Bipartisan infrastructure and Inflation Reduction Act investments are boosting hydrogen proliferation.
- The hydrogen industry has bipartisan support and is expected to create more energy jobs.
- The article discusses the key investments in the Department of Energy hydrogen hub program and the 45V hydrogen production tax credit.
E. Dee Martin and Rebecca Brown from Bracewell's Policy Resolution Group discuss the future of the hydrogen industry under the second Trump administration. They highlight the significant investments in hydrogen through bipartisan laws, including the hydrogen hub program and the 45V hydrogen production tax credit, pending finalization. The discussion emphasizes the bipartisan support for hydrogen as an energy vector and the potential impact on energy jobs. Rebecca Brown provides insights into the qualities and skill sets expected for the Secretary of Energy under the Trump administration. The article underscores the importance of energy security and leadership in driving energy innovation. The conversation also covers the prospects for the hydrogen hub program and the 45V tax credit, highlighting the bipartisan congressional support for the hubs and their potential to create more energy jobs and enhance domestic energy security. Overall, the sentiment is positive about the future of hydrogen under the second Trump administration, with an emphasis on the industry's growth, job creation, and energy security.