Economic Benefits of Hydrogen Hubs

Economic Benefits of Hydrogen Hubs 

Clean hydrogen is a versatile tool for decarbonizing particularly hard-to-abate sectors, including industry and heavy-duty transport. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provided the Department of Energy (DOE) with funding for the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs program, with a total of $7 billion for seven clean hydrogen hubs across the country.

These hubs will provide valuable experience integrating hydrogen into multiple sectors of the economy. Each hub will encompass a combination of energy sources, hydrogen production approaches, transport infrastructure, and end-use applications based on local resources and demand. The Great Plains Institute (GPI) commissioned Rhodium Group to conduct an independent analysis exploring the economic benefits associated with four of the hydrogen hubs.

This selection of hubs represents a diverse set of geographic locations across the US and captures a variety of hydrogen production pathways. The clean hydrogen production methods at the hubs in focus include electrolytic hydrogen, SMR with carbon capture, and biohydrogen. 

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