Hydrogen: decarbonization tool.
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Overview
This resolution recognizes hydrogen as a crucial tool for California’s decarbonization efforts, specifically when produced and used according to a carbon intensity standard that ensures verifiable greenhouse gas reductions. It supports ongoing development of carbon intensity frameworks, encourages state agencies to prioritize hydrogen deployment, and urges coordination to maximize economic, workforce, and environmental justice benefits. The resolution also emphasizes the importance of equitable deployment, considering labor standards, worker safety, and community engagement.
Key provisions
- Recognizes hydrogen as a key decarbonization tool under specific carbon intensity standards.
- Supports the development and refinement of carbon intensity frameworks for hydrogen policy.
- Encourages state agencies to prioritize hydrogen deployment in key sectors.
- Urges coordination among stakeholders for hydrogen projects.
- Highlights the need for open access hydrogen infrastructure.
- Emphasizes the importance of labor standards and worker safety in hydrogen projects.
- Requires meaningful engagement with environmental justice communities.
- Calls for alignment with federal hydrogen initiatives.
Who is affected
- State Agencies (Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission, Air Resources Board)
- Local Governments
- Labor Unions
- Environmental Stakeholders
- Private Sector (Hydrogen Producers, Infrastructure Developers)
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