- At least four hydrogen hubs are to be developed.
The US Department of Energy (DoE) has revealed its intention to issue a funding announcement (FOA) for the Bipartisan infrastructure Law’s USD 8 billion programs toward establishing regional clean hydrogen hubs across the country.
The DoE released a notice of intent (NOI), and the FOA is expected to be released by September or October 2022. The USD 8 billion of funding that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has authorised is to be spent over five years supporting the development of at least four hydrogen hubs. The law requires that at least one hub demonstrates the production of hydrogen from fossil fuels, one from renewable energy and one from nuclear energy.
The hubs will be a network of hydrogen producers, consumers and local connective infrastructure.
“Hydrogen energy has the power to slash emissions from multiple carbon-intensive sectors and open a world of economic opportunity to clean energy businesses and workers across the country,” said US Secretary of Energy Jennifer M Granholm.
The effort to support hydrogen forms a part of the US’ goal of a carbon-free electricity grid by 2035 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.