ALBANY- The state has made $16 million available to advance innovation in clean hydrogen through the Hydrogen and Clean Fuel Program. This funding will be directed to support research, development, and demonstration projects as well as leverage federal hydrogen funding opportunities.
“New York is taking the lead to build a clean hydrogen ecosystem and growing the nascent industry,” said Governor Kathy Hochul. “As we continue to foster the green economy, advancing alternative fuels is an important way to reduce emissions economy-wide and create new clean energy job opportunities.”
The grants will be administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. The funding is being made available through two competitive grants, one under the state’s Hydrogen and Clean Fuel Program, and the other to help entities applying for federal hydrogen funding for New York-based projects.
These investments are being made to help achieve the state’s zero-emission electricity sector by 2040, including 70 percent renewable energy generation by 2030, and economywide carbon neutrality by mid-century.
