A federal advisory panel backed by oil majors is urging Congress and the Biden administration to create a “low-carbon intensity” standard to build a thriving domestic hydrogen industry.
Why it matters: The recommendations tee up a policy debate for Democrats if they regain full control of Congress. Driving the news: The National Petroleum Council, an advisory committee to the Energy Department, made its recommendation today in a study sent to DOE Secretary Jennifer Granholm. A federal advisory panel backed by oil majors is urging Congress and the Biden administration to create a “low-carbon intensity” standard to build a thriving domestic hydrogen industry. Why it matters: The recommendations tee up a policy debate for Democrats if they regain full control of Congress.

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