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{{Program | {{Program | ||
|ProgramName=Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) | |ProgramName=Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) | ||
|ProgramType= | |ProgramType=Initiative | ||
|OrgSponsor= | |OrgSponsor=Department of Energy | ||
|CreationLegislation=Bipartisan Infrastructure Law | |CreationLegislation=[[Bipartisan Infrastructure Law]] | ||
|Purpose= | |Purpose=H2Hubs aims to accelerate the commercialization of clean hydrogen by establishing regional networks of hydrogen producers, consumers, and infrastructure. These hubs are designed to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable energy solutions across the United States. | ||
|Website=https://www.energy.gov/oced/regional-clean-hydrogen-hubs | |Website=https://www.energy.gov/oced/regional-clean-hydrogen-hubs | ||
|ProgramStart=2023 | |ProgramStart=2023 | ||
|InitialFunding=$7 billion | |InitialFunding=$7 billion | ||
|Duration=Ongoing | |Duration=Ongoing | ||
|Historic= | |Historic=true | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs)''' | |||
'''Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs)''' | |||
H2Hubs aims to accelerate the commercialization of clean hydrogen by establishing regional networks of hydrogen producers, consumers, and infrastructure. These hubs are designed to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable energy solutions across the United States. A notable aspect is the diversity in hydrogen production methods and end-use applications tailored to regional strengths. | |||
{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.energy.gov/oced/regional-clean-hydrogen-hubs}} | {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.energy.gov/oced/regional-clean-hydrogen-hubs}} | ||
==Goals== | ==Goals== | ||
* | * Accelerate the commercial-scale deployment of clean hydrogen. | ||
* | * Reduce carbon dioxide emissions by millions of metric tons annually. | ||
* | * Create and support a significant number of jobs through the development of the hydrogen economy. | ||
==Organization== | ==Organization== | ||
The | The program is managed by the Department of Energy's Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED). It operates under the governance of the DOE, with a focus on strategic planning and implementation oversight. The initiative is led by the **Director of the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations**. Funding primarily comes from federal allocations, with significant private sector investment encouraged. | ||
* | ==Partners== | ||
* | * [[Department of Energy]] | ||
* [[Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems]] | |||
* [[Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub]] | |||
* [[Gulf Coast Hydrogen Hub]] | |||
* [[Heartland Hydrogen Hub]] | |||
* [[Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen]] | |||
* [[Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub]] | |||
[[Category:Partnerships]] | |||
==History== | |||
The H2Hubs initiative was established through the [[Bipartisan Infrastructure Law]] signed in November 2021. It was designed to leverage regional strengths for the production, storage, delivery, and use of clean hydrogen. The program officially started in 2023 with the announcement of the first hubs. It has evolved through several selection phases, with plans for continuous expansion and adaptation based on technological and market developments. | |||
==Funding== | ==Funding== | ||
H2Hubs was initially funded with $7 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Funding began in 2023, and it represents an ongoing commitment without a set end date. The initiative has attracted over $40 billion in private sector investment, demonstrating significant cost-sharing and support from the industry. | |||
==Implementation== | ==Implementation== | ||
H2Hubs | The implementation of H2Hubs involves: | ||
* | * Selection of regional hubs based on geographical, feedstock, and end-use diversity. | ||
* | * Development of infrastructure for hydrogen production, storage, and distribution. | ||
* | * Integration into existing industrial, transportation, and power generation sectors. | ||
There's no defined end date for | * Ongoing monitoring and adjustment to ensure efficiency and scalability. There's no defined end date, as the initiative aims for long-term sustainability in the hydrogen market. | ||
== | ==Related== | ||
* [[Hydrogen | * [[Hydrogen strategy]] | ||
* [[Clean | * [[Clean Energy Demonstrations]] | ||
==External | ==External links== | ||
* https://www.energy.gov/oced/regional-clean-hydrogen-hubs | * https://www.energy.gov/oced/regional-clean-hydrogen-hubs | ||
* | * wikipedia:Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs | ||
===Social media=== | ===Social media=== | ||
* | * https://twitter.com/Energy | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{ | <ref name="DOE H2Hubs">{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/oced/regional-clean-hydrogen-hubs |title=Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs |publisher=Department of Energy |date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=January 29, 2025}}</ref> | ||
<ref name="BIL">{{cite web |url=https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3684 |title=Bipartisan Infrastructure Law |publisher=U.S. Congress |date=November 15, 2021 |access-date=January 29, 2025}}</ref> | |||
[[Category:Programs and initiatives]] | [[Category:Programs and initiatives]] | ||
[[Category:Programs]] | [[Category:Programs]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Department of Energy]] | ||