Constellation Ekes Out 38% Hydrogen/NatGas Blend at Alabama Plant

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Hillabee Energy Center
We have nothing against using hydrogen as an energy source, other than it will never be able to power your home (see Why 100% Hydrogen Will Never Power Your Home; Why Antis Hate H2). One of the "promises" of hydrogen is that it can potentially be used as the main fuel in electric power plants--replacing natural gas in that role. Based on what we've read, we think it's a pipe dream (pun intended). But companies continue to experiment with using hydrogen in gas-fired power plants. The first step is to combine hydrogen with natural gas and gradually increase the volume of hydrogen used.

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