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§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
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The Secretary must fund two demonstration projects at existing nuclear power plants in different regions and climates to show commercial hydrogen production, if cost-effective; up to $100,000,000 available.
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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 5, 2026
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