Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen: Public-private partnerships to establish regional clean hydrogen hubs

The DOE’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations announced the H2Hubs program in 2022, which aims to leverage funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act towards building regional hydrogen hubs to promote the production of clean hydrogen and work towards net-zero carbon emissions goals. The Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen, comprised of partners across the public and private sectors, is one group that hopes to take advantage of this funding, with the goal of initiating hydrogen projects across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, and Wisconsin.i

The alliance is made up of 70 members across these states, including universities, nonprofits, national laboratories, energy transmission and distribution companies, and independent research institutes. Bipartisan legislators and governors have voiced their support of the alliance.  

Implementation of the proposed projects will benefit communities, with an emphasis on supporting historically disadvantaged communities. Clean hydrogen projects will bolster local economies by increasing energy independence and creating job opportunities. Alliance members, including academic institutions, plan to provide workforce training opportunities for community members. 

Endnotes

• iSee Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen, https://machh2.com.