The Allan Labor Government in Victoria is actively investing in renewable hydrogen to boost energy resilience and keep communities connected during emergencies and power outages. Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio has inaugurated the Neerim North mobile network renewable hydrogen back-up system, designed to enhance energy resilience during storms and extreme weather events. The deployment of 10-kilowatt renewable hydrogen generators is set to offer up to 72 hours of back-up power, helping to maintain mobile coverage and community connectivity when they are most needed. The government's $1.1 million investment in the Telstra Hydrogen Fuel Cell Pilot project has led to the installation of five hydrogen fuel cells in storm-affected communities, such as Coldstream, Kinglake, Christmas Hills, and Chum Creek. These initiatives are part of the $6.6 million Renewable Hydrogen Commercialisation Pathways Fund, which supports projects like Boundary Power's solar-renewable hydrogen standalone power system. The involvement of companies like Volgren Australia, Viva Energy, Energys Australia, and Boundary Power underscores the increasing interest in hydrogen pilots and trials to advance renewable energy solutions. The Minister for Energy and Resources, Lily D’Ambrosio, emphasizes the critical role of renewable hydrogen in Victoria's energy transition to ensure energy resilience and affordability for communities. Additionally, government officials and industry leaders, including Harriet Shing and Vicki Romanovski from Telstra, express optimism about the potential of renewable hydrogen to enhance energy resilience and maintain essential services during emergencies.