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Frequently Asked Questions and Common Concerns about Hydrogen and Fuel Cells

This page provides links to DOE Hydrogen Program documents that answer frequently asked questions and address common concerns about hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.

Questions and concerns are regularly raised by Hydrogen Program stakeholders—including environmental justice groups—on hydrogen's opportunities and limitations as a decarbonization solution. These documents directly address these and other key issues and provide thorough responses to help clarify technical, policy, and market-related perspectives.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hydrogen and Fuel Cells

Read answers to frequently asked questions and find links to additional references.

Responses to Common Questions and Concerns about Hydrogen

Read responses addressing concerns about hydrogen's opportunities and limitations as a decarbonization solution.

These documents will be updated periodically. For any questions or comments please reach out to [email protected].

Refer to our information resources to access additional energy basics, publications, and multimedia resources from DOE's Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office.