California Governor Gavin Newsom, U.S. Under Secretary of Infrastructure David Crane, and California Senator Alex Padilla have announced an agreement to expand clean energy infrastructure in California with a focus on hydrogen. Hydrogen is highlighted as a crucial input for various industries and as a source of zero-emission electricity and fuel. While natural gas has traditionally dominated hydrogen production, the push for sustainability has led to the development of renewable sourcing methods like electrolysis from wind and solar power, and extraction from biogas and other sustainable resources. The Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs program under the U.S. Department of Energy, funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to establish hubs for hydrogen production, transportation, storage, and use. While some hubs, like the Appalachia hub, faced setbacks due to the high costs associated with carbon capture for natural gas-derived hydrogen, initiatives in California and Texas are thriving. California's Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems and the HyVelocity Hydrogen Hub in Texas focus on renewable energy sources for hydrogen production, particularly targeting transportation sector decarbonization. In contrast to the Appalachian hub, California and Texas projects have attracted significant investments and support from public and private sectors. With a focus on known hydrogen markets such as fuel cell vehicles, cargo vessels, and industrial processes, these hubs are driving economic growth and technological advancements in the clean energy sector. The success of these initiatives showcases the shift towards sustainable hydrogen production and the potential for cost competitiveness with traditional fossil fuel-derived hydrogen in the future.