{"id":38250,"date":"2023-10-16T10:50:15","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T09:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=38250"},"modified":"2023-10-16T10:50:15","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T09:50:15","slug":"us-announces-first-regional-clean-hydrogen-hubs-worth-7bn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/us-announces-first-regional-clean-hydrogen-hubs-worth-7bn\/38250\/","title":{"rendered":"US announces first regional clean hydrogen hubs worth $7bn"},"content":{"rendered":"

The US Government has revealed the locations for the country\u2019s first seven regional clean hydrogen hubs.<\/h2>\n

The clean hydrogen hubs, also known as H2Hubs, are supported by $7bn funding and will be launched across the US to accelerate the deployment of low-cost, clean hydrogen<\/a> nationwide.<\/p>\n

The H2Hubs are estimated to generate three million metric tons of hydrogen each year \u2013 nearly a third of the US\u2019 2030 production target to help reduce emissions from hard-to-decarbonise industrial sectors that produce 3% of the country\u2019s carbon emissions.<\/p>\n

The regional clean hydrogen hubs will reduce 25 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions from end-uses annually \u2013 equivalent to the yearly emissions of 5.5 million petrol and diesel-powered vehicles.<\/p>\n

The H2Hubs will also provide a host of economic benefits for local communities and create a range of lucrative job opportunities.<\/p>\n

Commenting on the announcement, US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, said: \u201cUnlocking the full potential of hydrogen – a versatile fuel that can be made from almost any energy resource in virtually every part of the country – is crucial to achieving President Biden\u2019s goal of American industry powered by American clean energy, ensuring less volatility and more affordable energy options for American families and businesses.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith this historic investment, the Biden-Harris Administration is laying the foundation for a new, American-led industry that will propel the global clean energy transition while creating high-quality jobs and delivering healthier communities in every pocket of the nation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Where will the clean hydrogen hubs be located?<\/h3>\n

Clean hydrogen will be essential in accelerating the green transition as this flexible energy carrier can be produced from a wide range of clean energy sources, such as renewables, nuclear, and fossil resources with safe and responsible carbon capture.<\/p>\n

These characteristics will enable the H2Hubs to decarbonise sectors with high emissions, such as chemical and industrial processes and heavy-duty transportation.<\/p>\n

The clean hydrogen hubs may also be used for long-term energy storage to help the renewable energy industry grow.<\/p>\n

The first seven H2Hubs include:<\/p>\n