United States Code Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare

§ 16011. Demonstration hydrogen production at existing nuclear power plants

§ 16011.

Demonstration hydrogen production at existing nuclear power plants

(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.