DOE Plans Environmental Reviews for Proposed Hydrogen Hubs in Appalachia, California, and Pacific Northwest
Key Ideas
  • The Department of Energy is moving forward with plans to conduct environmental reviews for three hydrogen hub projects in Appalachia, California, and the Pacific Northwest.
  • Each hub has received initial funding of $27.5 million to $30 million to support planning, analysis, design, and community engagement activities.
  • The environmental impact statements will evaluate potential impacts on the human environment associated with funding and implementation of the hydrogen hubs.
  • These projects are integral to the Biden administration's goal of establishing a national clean hydrogen network to promote sustainable energy development.
The Department of Energy (DOE) is taking steps to assess the environmental impact of three proposed hydrogen hubs located in Appalachia, California, and the Pacific Northwest. The DOE's Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations has announced plans to conduct environmental impact assessments for these regional hubs, as part of the Biden administration's initiative to create a nationwide network for clean hydrogen production. The Federal Register published notices detailing the DOE's intention to prepare environmental impact statements for each hub to evaluate potential effects on the human environment resulting from the allocation of funding. Each of the hubs has already received an initial funding range of $27.5 million to $30 million to facilitate activities such as planning, analysis, design, and community engagement. These environmental reviews are essential to ensure that the projects align with environmental regulations and promote sustainable energy practices. The hydrogen hubs play a crucial role in advancing the administration's clean energy objectives and form part of a broader strategy to bolster clean hydrogen infrastructure across the country.
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