The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management has unveiled a new funding opportunity of up to $4 million to propel the advancement of clean hydrogen production using reversible fuel cells. The primary objective of this initiative is to facilitate the accessibility and cost-effectiveness of clean hydrogen as a viable option for decarbonization initiatives across diverse industries. The funding will be channeled into research and development projects specifically dedicated to broadening the versatility and applicability of solid oxide fuel cell technology, which serves as a means of generating efficient and inexpensive electricity from hydrogen or natural gas. The emphasis will be on the development of reversible solid oxide fuel cell (R-SOFC) systems, known for their manifold energy efficiency and clean energy applications. These applications include but are not limited to hydrogen production, energy storage utilizing hydrogen, energy conversion and storage for renewable and surplus energy sources, microgrid implementation, and combined heat and power systems. By delving into such projects, the aim is to foster the deployment of cleaner energy solutions and promote the integration of renewable energy sources and surplus energy resources in the national energy landscape.