In Questa, New Mexico, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative aims to build a green hydrogen plant to support a transition to a fossil-free electric grid. The initiative, part of the Local Energy Action Program, received a feasibility study from NREL, suggesting the project could provide 3% of the utility's energy needs and reduce carbon emissions. However, funding challenges and community skepticism persist. Locals express worries about the water consumption of the plant, although it is comparatively lower than that of coal plants in the area. Kit Carson is seeking government incentives and USDA funding to offset the $44.5 million project cost. While some like Mayor Ortega see the potential economic benefits and environmental progress of green hydrogen, others, including environmental organizations and community members, raise concerns about water usage, technology readiness, and alternative energy storage solutions. The debate highlights the delicate balance between pursuing sustainable energy solutions and addressing local concerns and environmental impacts in the quest for a greener future.