The contentious rules for the Inflation Reduction Act’s hydrogen subsidies have been finalized. But Trump could weaken them — or rewrite the

The Biden administration finalized rules meant to boost domestic production of hydrogen fuel through a new tax credit, a move that might also keep struggling nuclear power plants on line for longer.

The Biden administration said on Friday portions of nuclear power plants will be able to secure tax credits to produce clean hydrogen if the credits help to prevent reactors from retiring.

Biden's tax credit changes for hydrogen production could benefit companies like CEG, VST, PLUG, FCEL, SMR, LTBR, OKLO, LEU, and NNE.

The Biden administration finalized long-awaited tax guidance Friday for the production of “clean” hydrogen, but the lasting impact — and even survival — of the credits may come down to Hill Republicans.

Key Takeaways Plug Power shares surged for a second straight session on new tax credit rules for clean hydrogen production.Last week, the Treasury Department issued the final rules for the tax credits spelled out in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

The US’ 45V hydrogen tax credit is among the most – if not the most – generous incentives for hydrogen production in the world, according to industry experts.