H100 Not Going to Plan?

H100 has been described as a 'world first project'. It's a Scottish attempt to determine if householders will switch, from using natural gas, to powering their homes with 'green hydrogen' (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/sep/20/world-first-hydrogen-project-raises-questions-about-its-role-in-fuelling-future-homes). Electricity from renewable sources is used to electrolyse water to generate the 'green hydrogen'. The hydrogen is then stored in tanks (hopefully safely, as the gas is very explosive) before being supplied to homes. 'Green hydrogen' only produces water, when it is burned. The trial was intended to target 300 Scottish homes, supplying them with free hydrogen-ready boilers and cookers in a 4-year scheme. The project, however, has been subject to delays. The building of a 'show house' has not yet occurred and leaflets, seeking participants, have only just be sent out. Some people wonder whether the project is actually viable. One could argue there is little point in using electricity to generate 'green hydrogen'. The process naturally involves a net loss of energy. It also requires the siting and building of hydrolysers and storage tanks. Electricity could be directly used to power heat pumps and electric cookers in houses. The costs of converting homes with hydrogen-ready boilers and cookers could be quite substantial. Installing heat pumps and electric cookers might be cheaper?