ARCH2 Awarded $925 Million to Boost Appalachian Clean Hydrogen Economy
- Danielle McLean
- Jul 31, 2024
- 1 min read
The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) has executed a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) to receive up to $925 million in federal funding. This initiative will spearhead the development of a clean hydrogen hub in Appalachia, unlock billions of dollars in private sector investment, and create thousands of well-paying jobs in the region’s emerging hydrogen economy.
In partnership with OCED, ARCH2 will create a clean, economically viable, and socially equitable hydrogen ecosystem within Appalachia, revitalizing local communities impacted by the energy transition. The funding will support the creation of regional clusters of clean hydrogen producers, consumers, and infrastructure, forming the foundation of a national clean hydrogen network.
ARCH2 will bring significant economic, environmental, and social benefits to the Appalachian region, including producing clean hydrogen to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors, creating thousands of new jobs, and ensuring that 40 percent of the program benefits flow to disadvantaged communities.
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