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4. Then you're selling hydrogen short
Fri Nov 10, 2023, 07:17 PM
Nov 2023

Hydrogen gas can be used to power heavy transport and equipment. It can also be used as a drop-in replacement for natural gas in many situations.

British Gas: How might hydrogen help heat our homes?



The UK government is looking at plans to replace natural gas with hydrogen gas – because it’s much more environmentally friendly.

But if this happens, it will be a gradual process that takes years, rather than something that changes all at once. And that means it shouldn’t be extra hassle or expense for homeowners. In fact, some of the biggest boiler manufacturers in the UK have promised that hydrogen-ready boilers won’t cost any more than a regular gas-powered boiler.1

The first step in any hydrogen transition would likely be introducing a 20% hydrogen blend into the UK mains supply. Most boilers would be able to use this hydrogen blend without any problems. In fact, many new boilers are already labelled ‘hydrogen-blend ready’ in case this first move towards hydrogen happens.

In the meantime, boiler manufacturers are working on a new ‘hydrogen-ready’ standard which will mean the UK can switch as easily as possible to 100% hydrogen much further down the line. The important thing to realise is that ‘hydrogen-ready’ boilers are still in development, whereas ‘hydrogen-blend ready’ boilers are widely available.



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