The U.S. Department of Energy has provided the first $30 million in funding for the development of the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub. The West Virginia Hydrogen Hub Coalition announced this significant milestone, with US Sen. Shelley Moore Capito emphasizing its importance in bringing the ARCH2 project to life. The ARCH2 initiative is part of the seven regional hydrogen hub projects revealed by the Biden administration in October 2023. The project will include hydrogen pipelines, multiple fueling stations, and CO2 storage infrastructure across West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has allocated up to $925 million to support ARCH2, out of the $7 billion designated for regional hydrogen hubs. This funding injection will play a crucial role in realizing the vision of creating a sustainable clean hydrogen hub in the Appalachian region, marking a positive step towards advancing hydrogen infrastructure in the United States.