{"id":2692,"date":"2022-11-28T13:30:46","date_gmt":"2022-11-28T19:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/?p=2692"},"modified":"2022-11-30T10:20:57","modified_gmt":"2022-11-30T16:20:57","slug":"hydrogen-hub-coming-to-georgia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/hydrogen-hub-coming-to-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"Hydrogen Hub Coming to Georgia?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hydrogen, the Great Green Energy Contender<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Because Georgia must pipe-in all it’s natural gas, developing hydrogen as a clean alternative fuel will benefit both residents and the environment. Find out what all the hydrogen hub fuss is about!<\/em><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s been a lot of chatter in the energy press recently about so-called \u2018hydrogen hubs\u2019. You might have caught some – and they were probably wrapped up in jargon about natural gas rates<\/a>, energy companies, and unreadable stats, right? Well, now\u2019s the time to clear off the cobwebs! Because it\u2019s coming to a state near you – your state, in fact! That\u2019s right, Georgia will likely play a pivotal role in the development of hydrogen as a clean energy source, as we look for the best alternatives to fossil fuels. So let\u2019s take a no-frills, plain-english look at what all the hydrogen hub fuss is about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s so Great about Hydrogen?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You might be wondering – what\u2019s the deal with all this hydrogen hysteria? Well, it\u2019s all about the push for greener energy. Because the switch to electric power simply isn\u2019t feasible in some industries, like freight, aviation, and energy generation. Batteries simply take up too much space! Hydrogen, however, potentially offers a neat alternative.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s because it turns out that hydrogen, which produces no carbon when it\u2019s burned, can be blended in with natural gas and still pack a power-producing-punch. That\u2019s great news! Because whilst natural gas produces far less CO2 than coal<\/a>, it\u2019s still a fossil fuel at the end of the day. So every little less of it helps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, the glorious state of Georgia has managed to blend hydrogen with natural gas at the record-<\/a>setting<\/a> proportion<\/a> of 20%. That cut carbon emissions from a natural gas turbine by 7%. That’s promising, considering the substantially lower stats<\/a> we’re seeing elsewhere. Of course, exactly how hydrogen will effect home natural gas usage<\/a> isn’t fully worked out. One key problem pointed out by Forbes<\/a> is that low hydrogen\/natural gas blends are not safe for existing residential pipes or appliances. All the same, you\u2019ll likely be hearing a lot more about hydrogen and its associated hubs over the coming years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But Wait, What\u2019s a Hydrogen Hub?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A \u2018Hydrogen hub\u2019 is what we call a cluster of facilities where this clean fuel alternative is produced, stored, and put to use. And the US is banking on them big time. It\u2019s doling out over $7 billion<\/a> to so-called \u2018H2Hubs\u2019 across the country, along with a new hydrogen production tax credit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This funding is likely to prove critical when it comes to the future of hydrogen. As things stand, hydrogen clocks in at a cost-prohibitive $5 per kilogram. And we don’t make it in an especially energy-efficient way<\/a> at the moment, either. But this level funding, and the commitment by Georgia, could help bring costs down to about $1 in 10 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So How Might Georgia\u2019s Hydrogen Hub Efforts Affect Residents?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Well, the idea here is to boost state access to clean, reliable energy. And it\u2019s going to generate a whole lot of economic buzz. We\u2019re already seeing stiff competition<\/a> amongst the US states to get ahead of this energy trend. This suggests that the industry at large is throwing its weight behind hydrogen as a genuinely dependable, efficient, and prosperous green energy alternative!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Up with Georgia\u2019s Hydrogen Hub News!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

So stay tuned, folks! Because there\u2019s big things coming down the natural gas pipeline. Is there a hydrogen hub coming to Georgia? Well, you can be sure our loyal readers will find out – so keep in the loop with www.GeorgiaGasSavings.com<\/a>! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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