The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has committed up to $2.2 billion in funding for two Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) under President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The investment aims to accelerate the commercial-scale deployment of low-cost, clean hydrogen, a key energy source that can be produced with zero or near-zero carbon emissions. The awardees, Gulf Coast H2Hub and Midwest H2Hub, will play a crucial role in DOE’s H2Hubs program, designed to establish a nationwide network of clean hydrogen production, storage, and delivery.
“This announcement marks a major milestone in DOE’s Hydrogen Hubs program and demonstrates our commitment to strengthening America’s energy security, boosting economic competitiveness, and addressing the climate crisis,” said U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm. The H2Hubs program was created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and is central to advancing the clean hydrogen economy across the U.S., creating jobs, and reducing harmful emissions.