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Strong public support for hydrogen to play a role in UK’s future energy mix, study finds

Cleaner hydrogen energy systems to heat homes across the UK would be supported by the public according to new research by Leeds Beckett University – but steps need to be taken to ensure customers aren’t left behind in green energy discussions.

The independent study was carried out as part of the H21 project, a UK gas industry programme focused on converting the existing gas grid to carry 100% hydrogen, in order to reduce carbon emissions from heating.

Led by the team at the university’s Sustainability Institute, School of the Built Environment and Engineering, the research involved surveying more than 1,000 respondents and deliberative workshops held in three cities across the UK.

These explored customer views on low carbon hydrogen, its use as a domestic fuel and potential role as a future energy source.

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