The Department of Energy has announced a $2.2 billion investment in the hydrogen industry, stirring debate about the future of clean energy under the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump. The funding includes $1.2 billion for the Gulf Coast Hydrogen Hub and $1 billion for the Midwest Hydrogen Hub, as part of the Biden administration's efforts to boost the U.S. hydrogen sector. These hubs are part of a broader $7 billion initiative to develop clean hydrogen production using funds from the bipartisan infrastructure law. The Midwest hub aims to create around 12,000 jobs by utilizing wind, natural gas, and nuclear power for hydrogen production in states like Michigan and Illinois, targeting power generation and heavy industries like steel. On the other hand, the Gulf Coast hub, led by HyVelocity, is set to produce hydrogen from low-carbon sources and natural gas tied to carbon capture, with a potential to create 45,000 jobs. The support for hydrogen from the Biden administration is seen as a positive step towards decarbonization and job creation, although concerns remain about potential opposition from a Republican Congress in the future. While environmentalists have varying views on hydrogen, industry associations and companies like Exxon Mobil have welcomed the funding, emphasizing the importance of clean hydrogen production and utilization for job creation and global decarbonization efforts.