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California tests 5% green hydrogen in gas lines to cut emissions, sparking debate over safety and equity.
California is testing a 5% green hydrogen blend in natural gas pipelines in Orange Cove, part of five statewide pilot projects aimed at reducing emissions and assessing impacts on infrastructure and appliances.
Funded by ratepayers at $64.3 million, the project, led by SoCalGas and powered by solar energy, seeks to decarbonize heating and support hard-to-electrify sectors.
Proponents highlight potential emission reductions equivalent to removing hundreds of vehicles annually, while critics, especially in low-income and Latino communities, raise health concerns over respiratory risks, lack of transparency, and insufficient data on long-term safety.
The California Public Utilities Commission is reviewing the project amid ongoing debate over hydrogen’s role in clean energy, with experts divided on safety thresholds and the need for more inclusive decision-making.
California prueba el 5% de hidrógeno verde en las líneas de gas para reducir las emisiones, provocando un debate sobre la seguridad y la equidad.