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Hydrogen and the future of energy

Shining light on the possibilities and advantages of hydrogen energy

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A brighter, cleaner tomorrow may depend on illuminating new hydrogen possibilities today

The hydrogen industry has limitless potential to help revolutionize the ways in which the world is powered and will be a key contributor to the decarbonization of hard-to-abate industries. In the realm of energy innovation, hydrogen is generally considered a beacon of light, often inspiring optimism and progress. Not only can it help power the clean energy transition, but it will also likely elevate us all to greater heights—fueling progress today and protecting it tomorrow.

Building on more than 175 years of providing new services and driving innovation, Deloitte’s Hydrogen practice provides illuminating offerings and services that can help companies with some of their most complex challenges. We’re collaborating with many of the hydrogen and chemicals industries’ most brilliant minds to accelerate digital transformation, advance technological progress, and shine a light on how to generate energy with greater sustainability woven into every decision. Let’s create a cleaner, more reliable, and resilient future of hydrogen together.

Hydrogen innovation in action

Greenlight Solution

A true end-to-end sustainability solution that unlocks a clear, actionable path to net-zero emissions.

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Deloitte’s Equity Impact Dashboard

Deloitte’s customizable decision-support capability and equity impact dashboard can support organizations measuring equity benefits and the impact of investment on communities over time.

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Clean Hydrogen Project Finance Platform

The Clean Hydrogen Project Finance Platform is a comprehensive solution that supports clients in the renewable energy sector.

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Deloitte’s 7 key capabilities for the hydrogen industry

As the hydrogen industry in the US stands poised for significant growth, it presents an array of challenges that call for specialized knowledge, robust partnerships, and innovative thinking. At Deloitte, we're uniquely equipped to steer through these challenges and expedite this transformative journey. Our vast experience and comprehensive service suite empower us to address the key areas of concern for the hydrogen industry. In our constant endeavor to provide robust and comprehensive solutions, we've developed seven key capabilities. These capabilities are meticulously designed, considering the contemporary hydrogen market scenario, to address each specific challenge. They are:

Community Equity, Engagement, and Workforce Development

Focusing on social justice, effective communication, and up-skilling or re-skilling the workforce.

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Offtake Development

Addressing barriers to adoption, identifying partners, and innovating in risk management and contracting.

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Financial Advisory and Modeling

Utilizing benchmarking, market data, and tools for hydrogen project finance and investment analysis, as well as corporate planning.

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Tax Credit and Incentives Optimization

Understanding and identifying tax credits and incentives, and ensuring their utilization and compliance with requirements.

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Capital Project Deployment

Creating the right process for deploying capital throughout the project lifecycle, from evaluation to closure and remediation.

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Optimizing Hydrogen Hub Participation

Managing grants and programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting audits, reporting, and strategizing for optimization.

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Strategy & Business Model Design

Developing strategies and innovative business models to design projects that are financially viable.

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Reshape and recharge the future of hydrogen and energy

Hydrogen: Making it Happen

Learn about practical solutions that can help kick-start the large-scale deployment of clean hydrogen.

Green hydrogen: Energizing the path to net zero

Deloitte’s new economic analysis shows how clean hydrogen can play a paramount role to achieve net-zero targets by 2050. It can give us a second chance to decarbonize the planet, overcoming existing limitations and challenges posed by fossil fuels and technologies that add to Greenhouse Gas emissions.
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Actualizing the green hydrogen economy

Legal and financial considerations to help advance the green hydrogen value chain considering key challenges and areas of opportunity.
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Catalyzing the Clean Hydrogen Economy Using Business Model Innovation

Clean hydrogen could play a key role in helping to meet 2050 decarbonization objectives, yet widespread investment in hydrogen infrastructure has stalled. Explore 13 business models that could help the industry move closer to a clean hydrogen economy.

Green Hydrogen

This paper sets out to explore the role that green hydrogen can play in decarbonizing industrial heat.
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Hydrogen making it happen

What needs to be true for the hydrogen economy to take off?

Policy Catalysts

The role of policies cannot be overstated. To unlock the full potential of hydrogen, supportive and forward-thinking policies are essential.

Navigating Risks with Innovation

Acknowledging the risks associated with hydrogen is the first step toward mitigating them. New and adaptive business models are crucial in navigating these challenges.

Navigating Technology with Innovation

The technology landscape surrounding hydrogen is dynamic and rapidly evolving. Innovation in electrolysis, storage, and distribution is accelerating.

Collaboration and Global Synergy

Collaboration across borders, industries, and disciplines is necessary. By fostering a shared commitment to research, development, and implementation, we can accelerate the global transition to a hydrogen-centric energy landscape.

Inclusive Transition

As we embrace hydrogen as a decarbonization solution, it is imperative that the transition is inclusive. We must ensure that the benefits of hydrogen technology are accessible to all, leaving no community or sector behind.

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Geoff Tuff

Geoff Tuff

Sustainability and Climate Leader for Energy, Resources & Industrials | U.S. Hydrogen Practice Leader
+1 617 437 3863
Stanley Porter

Stanley Porter

Global Energy, Resources & Industrials Leader
+1 301 793 4170
John O'Brien

John O'Brien

Sustainability & Climate | Managing Director
+1 212 492 3628