DOE's Update to GREET Model Boosts American Hydrogen Industry
Key Ideas
- DOE's update to 45VH2-GREET model removes barriers for the American hydrogen industry by allowing more companies to access resources.
- The new version of the model offers a flexible method to calculate methane loss, enabling companies to use specific data for their facilities.
- The GREET suite of models, initially developed in 1994, plays a key role in assessing life cycle impacts of technologies and fuels across supply chains.
- The update is part of DOE's efforts to promote energy dominance, eliminate bureaucratic hurdles, and stimulate innovation and private investment in hydrogen production.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office has made significant strides to support the American hydrogen industry by updating the 45VH2-GREET modeling tool. This update allows a broader range of companies to benefit from resources aiding hydrogen production. Lou Hrkman, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, highlighted the removal of bureaucratic barriers and the expansion of opportunities for domestic hydrogen production. The latest version of the 45VH2-GREET model now offers a more flexible approach to calculate methane loss, enabling companies to input specific data from their facilities. Originally developed by Argonne National Laboratory in 1994, the GREET suite of models evaluates the life cycle impacts of technologies and fuels, providing crucial insights for the energy and transportation sectors. These models are freely available to industry players and are pivotal in DOE's research, development, and deployment initiatives. The DOE's efforts aim to promote American energy leadership, facilitate technological innovation, and attract significant private investments in hydrogen production. To access the updated GREET model and related resources, interested parties can visit www.energy.gov/eere/greet or contact 45VH2GREETSupport@ee.doe.gov for assistance.