The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) has received almost a billion dollars in federal funding to finance clean hydrogen projects in multiple states. These projects aim to produce and utilize low-carbon hydrogen derived from natural gas, with carbon emissions being sequestered underground. Although community and environmental organizations have raised concerns about the lack of transparency regarding the hub's initiatives, officials have assured that more information will be shared soon. The Biden administration views 'clean hydrogen' as a key strategy to address greenhouse gas emissions in industries such as steel and cement. Despite limited public updates since the initial funding announcement, plans for nearly a dozen projects involving the use of hydrogen for transportation and manufacturing are underway in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. While details about the exact locations of these projects remain undisclosed, ARCH2 officials have promised to provide more information through upcoming webinars and town halls. The Department of Energy has emphasized that the projects are still in the development phase and subject to change based on site selection and community input. Despite objections from groups like the Ohio River Valley Institute (ORVI) regarding insufficient public engagement, the hydrogen hub is progressing with a scheduled ribbon-cutting event in Morgantown, West Virginia. The event, with the presence of government officials, highlights the commitment to advancing clean energy projects in the region.