Budget
Budget information for hydrogen and fuel cell research, development, and other activities at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is provided here. Included are budgets for DOE's offices of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, Nuclear Energy, Science, and Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy (ARPA-E).
Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Budget ($ in thousands)
| Office | Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy | Fossil Energy and Carbon Managementa | Nuclear Energy | Science | ARPA-E | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY04 | 144,881 | 4,879 | 6,201 | 0.0b | 155,961 | |
| FY05 | 166,722 | 16,518 | 8,682 | 29,183 | 221,105 | |
| FY06 | 153,451 | 21,036 | 24,057 | 32,500 | 231,044 | |
| FY07 | 189,511 | 84,913 | 18,855 | 36,388 | 329,667 | |
| FY08 | 206,241 | 70,891 | 9,668 | 36,483 | 323,283 | |
| FY09 | 195,865 | 78,151 | 7,340 | 38,284 | 319,640 | |
| FY10 | 170,297 | 63,970 | 5,000 | 38,053 | 277,320 | |
| FY11 | 95,847 | 60,894 | 2,800 | 34,611 | 194,152 | |
| FY12 | 101,725 | 25,000 | 0 | 27,466 | 153,553 | |
| FY13 | 95,845 | 23,800 | 0 | 25,769 | 145,414 | |
| FY14 | 89,518 | 25,000 | 0 | 19,922 | 134,440 | |
| FY15 | 94,830 | 30,000 | 0 | 18,499 | 143,329 | |
| FY16 | 98,479 | 30,000 | 0 | 25,749 | 39,300 | 193,528 |
| FY17 | 98,115 | 30,000 | 1,255 | 25,699 | 47,000 | 202,069 |
| FY18 | 110,804 | 30,000 | 4,000 | 20,552 | 19,700 | 185,056 |
| FY19 | 115,870 | 30,000 | 11,200 | 20,900 | 24,200 | 202,170 |
| FY20 | 165,500 | 53,000 | 14,000 | 15,485 | 36,400 | 284,385 |
| FY21 | 155,900 | 88,700 | 23,000 | 17,000 | 34,300 | 318,900 |
| FY22c | 163,400 | 113,000 | 23,000 | 17,400 | 2,000 | 318,800 |
| FY23 | 216,200 | 122,000 | 23,000 | 50,300 | 20,000 | 431,500 |
| FY24 | 203,600 | 122,000 | 23,000 | 45,300 | TBDd | 393,900 |
Notes:
The budgets reflect rescissions, general reductions, and other adjustments included in relevant appropriations. Congressionally directed spending included in appropriations:
- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy—FY04: $42.0M; FY05: $40.2M; FY06: $42.5M; FY09: $22.7M (additional funds not included in appropriation)
- Fossil Energy—FY05: $3.0M
- Nuclear Energy—FY04: $2.0M; FY05: $4.0M; FY06: $5.0M
a All FE numbers include funding for program direction.
b Base funding for hydrogen-related activities in Basic Energy Sciences was roughly $8 million in 2004. These activities were reoriented and expanded to support the goals of the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Initiative in 2005.
c The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) was signed into law on November 15, 2021, and includes $9.5 billion over five years for clean hydrogen. Of this funding, $8 billion will be for regional clean hydrogen hubs; $1 billion for electrolysis research, development, and demonstration (RD&D); and $500 million for clean hydrogen technology manufacturing and recycling RD&D.
d ARPA-E funding is determined annually based on programs developed through office and stakeholder priorities. Therefore, funding for FY 2024 is not available at this time.