Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub

Agency: Department of Energy – Clean Energy Demonstrations

 

Description:

To support the development of at least 4 regional clean hydrogen hubs to improve clean hydrogen production, processing, delivery, storage, and end use. Projects that demonstrate the production, processing, delivery, storage, and end-use of, clean hydrogen through regional clean hydrogen hubs, which are networks of clean hydrogen producers, potential clean hydrogen consumers, and connective infrastructure located in close proximity.

Bill Section:

40314

New or Existing:

New

Potential Cost:     

$8,000,000,000

Timeline:

FY22-26

Implementation Status/Rulemaking:   

In September 2023 DOE announced the availability of up to $1 billion for Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs Demand-Side Support. The selected entity or entities would execute demand-side programs and other support measures to create demand certainty for clean hydrogen projects and facilitate market formation: Source

On October 13, 2023, DOE selected seven regional clean hydrogen hubs for negotiations to receive a combined $7 billion in funding: Source

On January 17, 2024, DOE announced the selection of a consortium to help accelerate commercial liftoff of the clean hydrogen economy and support the launch of the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs): Source

Other TCS Resources:

TCS Comments on Clean Hydrogen Tax Credits