Regulatory Framework for U.S. Clean Hydrogen Projects

This report from Troutman Pepper outlines the necessary regulatory framework to facilitate the growth of clean hydrogen projects in the United States. It emphasizes the importance of transparency regarding tax credits and the establishment of rigorous certification standards for clean hydrogen. The report identifies domestic manufacturing, infrastructure investment, and export opportunities as critical factors for the success of clean hydrogen initiatives. It discusses the complexities introduced by the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, particularly concerning tax incentives and the stringent criteria for hydrogen to qualify as 'clean.' The report also highlights the need for improved certification standards to ensure product reliability and the importance of state-level actions to encourage clean hydrogen adoption. Furthermore, it suggests that the U.S. could position itself as a clean hydrogen exporter, particularly to Europe and Asia, while calling for increased domestic manufacturing capabilities and infrastructure investments to support this emerging sector.