The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management has allocated $8.8 million to universities for 11 research and development projects aimed at enhancing the performance of hydrogen-fueled turbines. These projects focus on developing advanced materials and components to withstand the harsh conditions produced during hydrogen combustion, facilitating the utilization of clean hydrogen up to 100% in gas turbines for low-carbon power generation. Brad Crabtree, the assistant secretary of fossil energy and carbon management, emphasized the importance of improving hydrogen turbine performance to support the transition to low-carbon fuels and achieve climate goals. The universities receiving funding will conduct fundamental materials research to enhance hot gas path component design in gas turbines using hydrogen-containing fuels. Apart from this, Penn State University will concentrate on applied research for turbine hot gas path components utilizing advanced cooling architectures and manufacturing technologies. Furthermore, four other recipients will address issues related to material fatigue, thermal/mechanical stresses, and advanced strategies in rotating detonation engines operating on hydrogen fuels. The projects' overarching goal is to make clean hydrogen more cost-effective and widely utilized, ultimately aiding in low-carbon power generation and fostering the growth of the hydrogen workforce. The DOE's National Energy Technology Laboratory will oversee these projects under the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, emphasizing a positive step towards advancing hydrogen turbine technology in the United States.