One of the key findings of CETI’s deep decarbonization pathways studies is that with a relatively clean electricity grid, the Northwest must focus on developing clean fuels for transportation and industry, and that hydrogen and hydrogen-derived fuels could play a major role in decarbonizing those energy sectors.  

In 2023, we partnered with Evolved Energy Research to assess opportunities for and barriers to deploying green electrolytic hydrogen and renewable fuels in Washington for a contract with the State Department of Commerce.

Starting with CETI’s Net-Zero Northwest Study, Evolved modeled 10 scenarios that explored a range of factors that could influence how Washington might develop green electrolytic hydrogen. CETI and Evolved produced Green Electrolytic Hydrogen and Renewable Fuels: Recommendations for Deployment in Washington report, which Commerce released on January 5, 2024.

The report provides technical analysis of the potential for developing green electrolytic hydrogen and hydrogen-derived fuels in the Evergreen state; suggestions for the best uses for green hydrogen; considerations for permitting, siting, and environmental justice; and policy recommendations.

·     Full Report

·     Executive Summary

·     Appendix A: Technical Report

·     Appendix B: Data Accompanying Report

·     Appendix C: Framework for Siting and Permitting

·     Appendix D: Interdisciplinary Justice-CenteredFrameworks

·     Appendix E: Addressing Environmental and EnergyJustice Considerations

·     Appendix F: Guiding Questions from Meaningful Energy Development Framework

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