The Department of Energy has been actively involved in promoting the development of clean hydrogen production methods in the U.S., projecting that clean hydrogen could become cost-competitive with traditional production methods by 2030. The report highlights that the majority of new clean hydrogen projects are in the early stages, with planned operational capacity expected to reach 7-9 million metric tons per annum by 2030. These projects heavily rely on carbon capture and electrolysis, with some contributions from other techniques like methane pyrolysis. Challenges such as high production costs, policy uncertainties, and lack of off-takers have slowed down progress in late-stage projects, despite the increasing availability of low-cost electrolyzers from China stimulating larger scale projects globally. The report emphasizes that the industrial and agricultural sectors will remain key markets for clean hydrogen, but issues like storage and transport barriers need to be addressed for wider adoption. Additionally, while advancements in clean hydrogen transportation projects, like Avina Clean Hydrogen's facility near Long Beach, California, show promise, further cost reductions and infrastructure developments are needed for the automotive and public transportation sectors to fully embrace clean hydrogen. Overall, the report underscores the importance of new regulations and technological advancements to drive the commercial liftoff of clean hydrogen in the coming years.