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Verdant Visions & Pennsylvania's Paradigm
The Ohio River Valley Institute's research positions Pennsylvania's steel industry to lead national decarbonization through green hydrogen production in electric arc furnaces powered by renewables. The study examines carbon capture technology and hydrogen pathways as complementary strategies. It emphasizes policy frameworks including tax credits to accelerate adoption. Despite abundant wind and water resources, renewable energy scarcity poses a significant challenge requiring strategic infrastructure investment and phased implementation.
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