California Governor signs bill to boost green hydrogen
In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senator Jerry McNerney’s SB 1350, legislation that significantly expands the use of green hydrogen.
The report noted that SB 1350 allows natural gas power plants to use hydrogen made from renewable resources like wind and solar under California’s clean energy standards as the facilities transition away from fossil fuels.
SB 1350 won unanimous approval in the state Senate on a vote of 38-0, after the state Assembly approved the bill on a 74-0 vote. SB 1350 takes effect immediately and is the first such law in the nation.
“California is a world leader in clean energy thanks to solar and wind power and large-scale battery storage. But we won’t achieve 100% renewable energy by 2045 by relying on those sources alone. SB 1350 adds green hydrogen to the mix,” Senator McNerney said. “Green hydrogen will help us meet our climate goals, and it will protect good-paying jobs throughout the state.”
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