OCED announced the selection of seven H2Hubs across the country for award negotiations. The goal of the H2Hubs program is to help accelerate the production, processing, delivery, storage, and end-use of clean hydrogen – critical to DOE’s strategy for achieving President Biden’s goal of a 100 percent clean electrical grid by 2035 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. These H2Hubs represent a federal investment of $7 billion in hydrogen infrastructure and emphasize community and labor engagement; diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; investing in the America Workforce; and the Biden Administration’s Justice40 Initiative. Click here to learn more about OCED’s H2Hubs program, and click here to read the White House’s H2Hubs press release.

OCED is planning to hold three virtual briefings to provide more information on these selections and the path forward. We hope you can join us on Monday, October 16^th, to learn more about the H2Hubs and how to engage with us and our private sector partners going forward. Topics and registration information are provided below.

Environmental Justice Briefing:

• When: October 16^th, from 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM ET.
• What: Detail on the program and selected projects, information on how OCED integrates community benefits and engagement in its programs, and how to engage.
• How: To register and view the agenda for the national environmental justice briefing, click here. 

Also, OCED will also host seven virtual community H2Hub briefings – one for each selected Hub – later this month. These briefings will offer greater detail on the projects and another opportunity to engage with OCED and the selected projects. For more information and to register for these briefings here. Please email Engage_H2Hubs@hq.doe.gov if you have any questions regarding the H2Hubs program.