The Pacific Northwest is taking significant steps towards establishing a clean hydrogen economy with the recent announcement of a Phase 1 funding award of $27.5 million to the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (PNWH2) by the Department of Energy. This funding, set to be matched by industry partners up to $125 million, marks the beginning of a project aimed at leveraging the region's renewable energy sources to produce clean hydrogen. The ultimate goal is to receive up to $1 billion in DOE funding, supplemented by industry cost sharing, to build a clean hydrogen ecosystem in the Pacific Northwest. The project involves public and private groups collaborating with leaders in Washington, Oregon, and Montana to develop clean hydrogen solutions. The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) will provide expertise in conducting life-cycle analysis to assess the impact of the planned hydrogen infrastructure on emissions reduction and community engagement. The PNWH2 Hub will focus on producing clean hydrogen for areas such as public transportation, agriculture, and heavy-duty transportation to address challenging decarbonization needs. PNNL will work alongside the PNWH2 in evaluating economic, technological, and emissions reduction aspects of hydrogen production and integration with the electrical grid. The project aims to ensure that a significant portion of the benefits, at least 40%, are directed towards disadvantaged communities, aligning with the clean energy goals of the United States. The creation of a clean hydrogen ecosystem in the Pacific Northwest is seen as a crucial step towards achieving sustainable energy solutions. The PNWH2 Hub, which aims to develop and market economical clean hydrogen power solutions, joins California as part of a national network of clean hydrogen producers.