Chehalis-Centralia Airport Secures Funding for Hydrogen Fueling Facility Development
Key Ideas
- The City of Chehalis received a nearly $1 million federal grant for a feasibility study and design services for a proposed hydrogen fueling facility at Chehalis-Centralia Airport.
- Sen. Maria Cantwell announced the federal grant, highlighting the benefits of the site's location and its potential to become part of the Chehalis Hub for Aviation Innovation and Sustainable Energy (CHAISE).
- The project may include a fueling station, hydrogen generation, or storage, with plans to seek additional funding through other grant programs like SMART and the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure program.
- This initiative aligns with a larger federal investment in hydrogen energy, with the U.S. Department of Energy allocating $27.5 million to the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association for regional green energy development.
The City of Chehalis in Washington has been awarded a federal grant of $994,653 to support the development of a proposed hydrogen fueling facility at Chehalis-Centralia Airport. Sen. Maria Cantwell announced the grant as part of the Chehalis Hub for Aviation Innovation and Sustainable Energy (CHAISE) project. The facility could potentially include a fueling station, hydrogen generation, or storage, taking advantage of its strategic location near Interstate 5 and equidistance between Seattle and Portland. Additional funding opportunities are being pursued through programs like SMART and the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure program. This project is part of a larger federal initiative towards hydrogen energy, with the U.S. Department of Energy committing $27.5 million to the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association for green energy development. The grant was facilitated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Innovative Finance Asset Concession Grant Program, supporting public entities in advancing sustainable transportation solutions.