GHG Emissions, Industrial, Sourcing Renewables  -  July 19, 2024

California Launches Renewable Hydrogen Hub

The Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the signing of a $12.6 billion agreement, including up to $1.2 billion from the DOE and $11.4 billion in public and private matching funds, to build and expand clean energy infrastructure across California. 

The investment will directly reduce California’s reliance on fossil fuels, and the state was one of seven awardees last October of the DOE’s Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs).

ARCHES is the first of the seven H2Hubs to officially sign their agreement with the DOE.

The overall investment will begin with $30 million for the first tranche of funding out of the total project federal cost share of up to $1.2 billion.

At full build out, it is estimated that ARCHES DOE projects will result in $2.95 billion per year in decreased healthcare costs due to improved air quality, particularly along transportation corridors.

“The Department of Energy’s announcement to fund ARCHES is a monumental step forward in the state’s efforts to achieve its air quality, climate and energy goals, while improving the health and wellbeing of Californians and creating new green jobs across the state,” said Angelina Galiteva, CEO of ARCHES, in a statement. “We are grateful to the DOE for its commitment to building a sustainable hydrogen ecosystem and marketplace and look forward to working with our project partners, stakeholders and diverse communities throughout the state to make this project a success.”

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