Hydrogen Energy and EJ
Case Study: Oregon’s Hydrogen Public Notice Bill (SB 685)
The hydrogen blending controversy in Oregon first surfaced in West Eugene, where strong community outcry successfully halted a utility’s blending project. NW Natural, Oregon’s largest natural gas company, sought to […]
Case Study: Door-to-Door Canvass in Northwest Indiana
Northwest Indiana has long been one of the most industrialized corridors in the country. The cities of East Chicago, Hammond, and Whiting, situated on the southern shore of Lake Michigan, […]
Case Study: Scattergood Generating Station – A Battle Over Hydrogen Greenwashing
The Scattergood Generating Station, located in Playa del Rey near Los Angeles International Airport, has become a defining case for understanding how fossil fuel industries are attempting to prolong the […]
Webinar: Connecting the Dots: Ammonia, Hydrogen, and Environmental Justice
Ammonia plays a key role in the development of several technology-based environmental “solutions”, including Hydrogen Hubs and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). This webinar explores the historical context of ammonia, […]
Webinar: Exploring Hydrogen, Water, and Environmental Justice
Explore the pivotal role of water in hydrogen technologies and its implications for environmental justice in this informative webinar hosted by Just Solutions. Watch for an in-depth discussion with the […]
Webinar: Assessing the Impact of Hydrogen with Environmental Justice Advocates
In January 2024, Just Solutions’ Research Collaborative released the Hydrogen Environmental Justice Framework to highlight the environmental justice concerns of hydrogen technologies. As federal policies provide record-breaking funding for this […]
Research Collaborative with EJ Organizations Creates Framework of Hydrogen Energy
Hydrogen has been touted as a “clean” energy solution yet it poses significant downsides that are often left out of the public discourse. Issues such as transparency, safety standards and the amount of water required to produce hydrogen energy are critical considerations when weighing what package of interventions would be best in a local context.
Environmental justice recommendations for the hydrogen production tax credit
Among the various uncapped energy tax credits that form the core of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), none has been more heavily contested than 45V, the hydrogen production tax credit. […]
