Lewis County Transit in Washington is making strides by becoming the first transit agency in the state to receive hydrogen fuel cell buses, as part of the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub. These buses are currently undergoing testing and are expected to start operating by November or December. However, the hub faces challenges such as the delay in a green hydrogen plant project in Centralia, Washington, due to high electricity prices. Despite this setback, proponents of the hub remain optimistic about the future of hydrogen as a clean energy source. The hub, backed by federal subsidies and private investors, aims to boost the adoption of hydrogen in sectors like heavy-duty transportation and industrial applications. Plans include using hydrogen to fuel trucks and reduce emissions from a cement plant in eastern Oregon. The hub recently signed a grant contract with the U.S. Department of Energy, unlocking funding for project development. Although the Centralia project has been put on hold, efforts continue to secure subcontracts with private partners to kickstart the hub's initiatives. The hub's long-term goal is to receive up to $1 billion in funding over the next decade, with initial funds allocated for project design, engineering, and community outreach. Despite challenges, the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub remains committed to establishing hydrogen infrastructure and promoting clean energy solutions in the region.