The U.S. DOE's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management has announced $8.8 million in funding for 11 university projects aimed at improving the performance of hydrogen-fueled turbines. These projects will focus on developing advanced materials and components that can manage the extreme conditions during hydrogen combustion. The goal is to facilitate the use of up to 100% clean hydrogen in gas turbines for low-carbon power generation, supporting the U.S. administration's objectives of achieving carbon-free electricity by 2035 and net-zero emissions economy-wide by 2050. The funded research will also contribute to the commercialization of advanced technologies, leading to the growth of supply chains and the creation of high-paying jobs in the power and industrial sectors. The selected universities will conduct fundamental materials research, applied research for turbine components, and investigations into the risks associated with material fatigue in rotating detonation engines operating on hydrogen fuels. The projects are managed by the DOE's National Energy Technology Laboratory under the FECM. Since January 2021, FECM has invested approximately $147 million in projects focusing on clean hydrogen production and enhancing hydrogen-fueled turbine performance, aligning with the DOE's Hydrogen Shot initiative to decrease the cost of clean hydrogen. FECM's efforts aim to minimize environmental and climate impacts from fossil fuels and industrial processes while striving for net-zero emissions across the U.S. economy, with a focus on various technology areas including carbon capture, hydrogen production, methane emissions reduction, and critical minerals production. The funding commitment underscores the importance of advancing hydrogen turbine performance to enable the widespread use of clean hydrogen and contribute to climate goals. Brad Crabtree, Assistant Secretary of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, emphasized the significance of investing in cutting-edge research to enhance clean hydrogen affordability and utilization, as well as expanding the hydrogen workforce.