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Hydrogen, a versatile and abundant element, can be produced from a variety of domestic resources using methods such as natural gas reforming, electrolysis, solar-driven reactions, and biological processes. The U.S. Department of Energy is actively supporting research to develop economical and environmentally-friendly hydrogen production technologies to meet future energy needs.

Fuel cells are devices that convert chemical energy from fuels into electricity through a chemical reaction. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is researching and developing various types of fuel cells, including Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM), Direct Methanol, Alkaline, Phosphoric Acid, Molten Carbonate, and Solid Oxide.

Student Energy put together a Hydrogen 101 video to discuss all things hydrogen including hydrogen production, electrolysis and more.

Hydrogen-powered buses represent a clean and efficient transportation solution, with the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has been actively supporting the development and deployment of hydrogen-powered buses, with several demonstration projects across the country.

The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) includes provisions to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, increase production of clean renewable fuels, protect consumers, increase product, building, and vehicle efficiency, promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and improve the energy performance of the federal government.