The Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub, led by the nonprofit organization Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (PNWH2) received Phase 1 award status from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations. As part of this designation, PNWH2 will receive an initial amount of up to $27.5 million from a potential future $1 billion in federal funding, as outlined in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Phase 1 will encompass initial planning, permitting, and analysis activities to ensure that the overall Hub concept is technologically and financially viable, with input from relevant local stakeholders.
OCED is working with PNWH2 to build a clean hydrogen ecosystem across Washington, Oregon, and Montana that leverages the region’s abundant renewable resources. The project will also facilitate greater connectivity and expansion of a clean West Coast freight network that links to the California Hydrogen Hub.
PNWH2 announcement: Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association Granted Phase 1 Award Status from U.S. Department of Energy – Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (pnwh2.com)
DOE announcement: Award Wednesdays | July 24, 2024 | Department of Energy