Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§16011 Demonstration hydrogen production at existing nuclear power plants
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 149— - NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER VI— - NUCLEAR MATTERS › Part Part A— - General Nuclear Matters › § 16011
Summary
Set up two projects in regionally and climatically diverse areas to demonstrate commercial hydrogen production at existing nuclear power plants. Secretary must determine cost-effectiveness before awarding funds; up to $100,000,000 authorized.
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Title 42, §16011
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(a)The Secretary shall provide for the establishment of 2 projects in geographic areas that are regionally and climatically diverse to demonstrate the commercial production of hydrogen at existing nuclear power plants.
(b)Prior to making an award under subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine whether the use of existing nuclear power plants is a cost-effective means of producing hydrogen.
(c)There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for the purposes of carrying out this section not more than $100,000,000.
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42 U.S.C. § 16011
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73