The Albanese government in Australia is expediting the establishment of a national certification scheme to authenticate the provenance of hydrogen and electrons produced in the country. This scheme, known as the Guarantee of Origin Scheme, aims to ensure transparency regarding whether these elements are sourced from renewable resources or from coal or gas. With a focus on boosting green industries, the scheme will categorize hydrogen into various colors of the spectrum, ranging from green for renewables to blue for gas and brown for coal. It will further encompass low carbon liquid fuels, green metals, and biomethane and biogas. The issuance of digital certificates will allow stakeholders to validate the production and transportation emissions of products. Notably, these certificates will facilitate eligibility for tax credits under the $6.7 billion Hydrogen Production Tax Credit announced in the 2024/25 Federal Budget. Federal Labor's assistant minister for climate and energy, Jenny McAllister, highlighted the importance of the Guarantee of Origin scheme in providing government-backed certification for the carbon intensity of key green products, giving Australian companies a competitive edge in the industry. The government is in the process of finalizing the enabling legislation for the scheme, with a targeted implementation timeframe in the second half of 2025 following consultations and design considerations.