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Metering is an essential component of any use case for hydrogen in domestic settings.
Conclusion
Metering is an essential component of any use case for hydrogen in domestic settings. We have heard that the current generation of gas smart meters are designed to measure volume flows of natural gas which are much lower than hydrogen volume flows for the same energy delivery, so are unlikely to be compatible. Larger volume capacity meters, or alternatives which measure mass flow, may be required.
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Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 30 March 2023. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Report
Fourth report - The role of hydrogen in achieving Net Zero
19 Dec 2022
HC 99
Addressee Bodies
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Timeline
Recommendation age
3.7 yrs
Report published
19 Dec 2022