Hydrogen Blending Could See Energy Bills Rise by 16 Percent: Study

Hydrogen Blending Could See Energy Bills Rise by 16 Percent: Study
A general view of a gas hob burning in a file photo dated Nov. 10, 2013. PA
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Mixing hydrogen into existing gas supplies, an emission-cutting strategy being considered by the UK government, could cause household energy bills to rise by 16 percent, a new study has suggested.

The British government said last year that it would work with industry to “assess the safety, technical feasibility, and cost effectiveness of mixing 20 percent hydrogen into the existing gas supply.”