The U.S. Department of Energy's Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO) is organizing a monthly webinar on hydrogen and community benefits planning to facilitate informed discussions about clean hydrogen within communities. Scheduled for September 26, 2024, the webinar aims to empower communities by providing a template for hosting public forums that focus on the hydrogen supply chain and community benefit plans (CBPs). Dr. Emily Loker and Dr. Sara Wylie will lead the session, offering an overview of the process of conducting these public forums and presenting evaluation data on their effectiveness in increasing participant knowledge on hydrogen and CBPs. The webinar seeks to enable communities to explore their energy future through well-informed conversations. By shedding light on the benefits and challenges of hydrogen, as well as the significance of CBPs in showcasing how federally funded projects can benefit local communities, the webinar aims to engage participants in meaningful discussions. The H2IQ Hour webinar will feature a live presentation followed by a Q&A session and will later be available for viewing on HFTO's website. Individuals interested in learning more about clean hydrogen and community benefits planning are encouraged to register for the event to actively participate in shaping energy dialogues within their communities.