Inside the transatlantic battle over hydrogen
The European Union is investing billions of dollars into the production of hydrogen, a clean-burning fuel that\u2019s expected to create jobs and help fight climate change. But as of now, the United States is attracting more hydrogen investment and has its sights set on overtaking Europe. POLITICO\u2019s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the transatlantic interest in hydrogen, why the US is currently a more attractive investment target, and the potential consequences of this fierce competition between allies. Plus, the Department of Energy is launching a $1 billion effort to spur clean hydrogen demand.\n\nBen Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO. \nJosh Siegel is a congressional energy reporter for POLITICO. \nNirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.\nAnnie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. \n\nFor more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch\n\nAnd for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy