Email your representatives: We will accept nothing less than GREEN hydrogen!

Hydrogen fuel does have some benefits as an energy source for hard-to-electrify sectors, namely long-haul trucks and ships that may require a better form of fuel storage than electric batteries.

But the truth is, unless hydrogen is regulated properly, it can be dangerous, highly resource-intensive, and actually generate even more fossil fuel emissions!

As oil companies try to use hydrogen to advance their dirty agenda in Sacramento, you can make it clear to your Assemblymember and Senator: If hydrogen is not green, we don't want it! →

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Dear [elected official],

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Hydrogen fuel is currently being touted as the newest greenest solution to gasoline because hydrogen releases water instead of carbon dioxide when burned.

But the truth is, unless hydrogen is regulated properly, it can be dangerous, highly resource-intensive, and actually generate even more fossil fuel emissions. We need to make sure that any new form of energy or fuel we create is done in the greenest way possible, and we cannot fall for solutions that will only make pollution worse.

According to multiple environmental and environmental justice organizations, in order for hydrogen production to be safe, effective, and good for our climate and communities:

1. California must only produce hydrogen exclusively through truly clean sources of energy (solar, wind, and geothermal)
2. Rigorous monitoring must be implemented to prevent leaks, minimize transportation, and prevent the use of hydrogen in sectors that would better be served by electrification
3. Community engagement must be mandated to mitigate negative impacts on disadvantaged communities
4. Production must be reasonably limited in its use of resources, as hydrogen fuel is very energy and water-intensive to produce
5. Short-term warming effects of hydrogen must be considered
6. Green hydrogen production must adhere to the three pillars of 1) new clean supply, 2) hourly matching, and 3) deliverability in order to not lead to increased emissions when it’s produced

We will always welcome technologies that will solve some challenges in the clean energy transition, as long as they do so in an equitable and responsible way. We need to make sure that any new form of energy or fuel we create is done in 100% the greenest way possible, and we cannot fall for solutions that will only make pollution worse.

As a constituent, I hope that you can become a leader in making sure hydrogen stays green!

Thank you.

Sincerely, [Your information here]