Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-110
§16011 Demonstration Hydrogen Production at Existing Nuclear Power Plants
Title 42 › CHAPTER 149 — NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS › SUBCHAPTER VI — NUCLEAR MATTERS › Part A — General Nuclear Matters › § 16011
Summary
The Secretary must run two projects in different regions to show commercial hydrogen production at existing nuclear plants, must first confirm it is cost-effective, and may use up to $100,000,000.
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Title 42, §16011
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(a)Demonstration projects
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)Economic analysis
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)Authorization of appropriations
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
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110