The Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen (MachH2) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have entered into a cooperative agreement for Phase 1 under the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) Program. This agreement represents a significant step towards advancing clean energy and clean manufacturing in the Midwest, with a focus on harnessing clean hydrogen. The initiative, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, received $22.2 million in federal funding for Phase 1, aiming to produce over 1,000 metric tons per day of clean hydrogen. The project will span 12 to 18 months, focusing on planning, design, development, and community engagement activities. The hub, comprising eight projects led by nine subrecipients, plans to leverage diverse energy sources like nuclear energy, natural gas with carbon capture, and renewable energy across states like Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan. The project aims to determine locations for these clean hydrogen sites and expand into additional Midwestern states. The initiative has garnered positive support from officials like Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois, Governor Eric Holcomb of Indiana, Governor-elect Mike Braun, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, emphasizing the economic, environmental, and job creation benefits of the project. The cooperative agreement also includes a community benefits package to ensure equitable distribution of energy system benefits and mitigate potential project impacts. Overall, the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen project is poised to drive clean energy innovation, create thousands of jobs, and contribute to a sustainable, greener future.