The Department of Energy's Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs program has allocated $57.5 million in funding to the California Hydrogen Hub and the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub. Managed by the DOE's Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED), this initiative is part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, aiming to establish a network of hydrogen producers, consumers, and infrastructure to accelerate the use of clean hydrogen as an energy carrier in the United States. The awards mark significant progress towards achieving the country's clean hydrogen production goal by 2030. The California Hydrogen Hub, led by ARCHES, will receive $30 million to kickstart Phase 1 of its project, focusing on multiple hydrogen production facilities across California, transitioning power plants to use hydrogen, and deploying air-cooled condensers for compliance. Similarly, the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub, led by PNWH2, will receive $27.5 million to advance its Phase 1 plan, which includes developing hydrogen infrastructure, fueling stations, and innovative projects like hydrogen-powered marine research vessels. Both projects align with federal guidance on clean hydrogen production, emphasizing the use of renewable or low-carbon energy sources. The California project also includes plans for distributed fuel cells to support grid operations and the development of hydrogen fueling stations for trucks and buses. These initiatives showcase a positive step towards a sustainable hydrogen economy and clean energy usage in the future.