| (Washington, D.C.) – June 5, 2025 – Today, the Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA), American Petroleum Institute, National Association of Manufacturers, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and more than 200 allied organizations, Hydrogen Hubs, local Chambers, and invested companies sent a letter to U.S. Senate leadership outlining the economic and strategic importance of preserving the Section 45V Hydrogen Production Tax Credit.
The letter presents a unified request for the tax credit to remain in place with a commence construction date set no earlier than December 31, 2029. This change would provide a necessary four-year minimum runway for the industry to advance projects already in development, representing tens of billions of dollars of private sector investments. This would ensure that the United States retains tens of thousands of jobs and large-scale hydrogen manufacturing facilities, develops hydrogen and clean fuel projects for ammonia and methanol exports, and secures America’s global hydrogen leadership for years to come. “The American hydrogen sector stands ready to deliver on the Trump Administration’s goals of energy dominance. Section 45V will unleash new domestic energy production, manufacturing opportunities, job creation, and energy trade relationships – all of which will benefit our economy, consumers, and long-term energy goals,” said Frank Wolak, FCHEA President and CEO. “If the Senate does not act to rectify the actions taken by the House, it will drive tens of billions of dollars in planned private sector investments out of the United States and into other countries, specifically China.” To view the letter, please click here. #### The Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) is the national industry association in the United States representing more than one hundred leading organizations advancing production, distribution, and use of innovative, clean, safe, and reliable hydrogen energy. For over 30 years FCHEA has provided a consistent industry voice to policymakers and regulators, driving support at the federal and state level. Our educational efforts promote the environmental and economic benefits of hydrogen energy and fuel cell technologies. Visit us online at www.fchea.org. Contact: Connor Dolan, Vice President of External Affairs, [email protected], 202.355.9463 |
275+ Organizations to U.S. Senate: Preserve Section 45V to Unleash American Energy
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