The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management has announced funding of approximately $9.3 million for six projects aimed at developing technology to convert waste into clean energy, specifically focusing on hydrogen solutions. These initiatives are part of the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts to achieve historic decarbonization goals. The selected projects will work on improving the production, transportation, storage, and utilization of hydrogen, striving to enhance environmental performance and reduce waste. The projects also have the aim of creating economic opportunities at the local level by establishing waste-to-energy plants within communities. The DOE's National Energy Technology Laboratory, under the FECM, will oversee these projects, which support the Hydrogen Shot initiative. This initiative seeks to significantly reduce the cost of clean hydrogen production to $1 per kilogram within a decade, to promote cleaner hydrogen pathways in the U.S. Since January 2021, FECM has already committed around $138 million to projects exploring innovative hydrogen production methods and enhancing hydrogen-fueled turbine performance. This ongoing investment highlights the government's dedication to advancing clean energy technologies and transitioning towards a more sustainable energy future. The emphasis on waste-to-energy hydrogen solutions underscores a proactive approach to environmental stewardship and economic development through technological innovation in the energy sector.