UK MPs Warn Hydrogen “Not A Panacea” For Emissions Problems

Hydrogen is “not a panacea” for cutting carbon emissions and plans to require all new boilers to be hydrogen-ready in four years time are unrealistic, warned a leading Westminster Committee. MPs on the Science and Technology Committee argued that the challenge involved in producing the energy source at scale meant its role was likely to be limited in the UK’s future energy system.

In its latest report, the committee highlighted “conflicting views” on the role the energy source could play in domestic heating, compared…