CALIFORNIA HYDROGEN HUB (ARCHES) The Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) Program, managed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED), aims to create networks of hydrogen producers, consumers, and local connective infrastructure to accelerate the use of hydrogen as a clean energy carrier that can deliver or store tremendous amounts of energy. Funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, OCED selected seven H2Hubs to begin award negotiations for up to $7 billion, the largest investment in clean manufacturing and jobs in American history.
Following negotiations, in July 2024, OCED awarded the California Hydrogen Hub—led by the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES)—with $30 million for the first tranche of funding out of the total project federal cost share of up to $1.2 billion to begin Phase 1 of the project plan. ARCHES is determining final siting for project locations across California. Project At a Glance – Phase 1 Total OCED Cost Share Amount: Up to $1.2 billion Phase 1 OCED Award Amount: $30 million* Phase 1 Total Project Amount: $186 million** Phase 1 Scope of Work: Planning and development activities
Phase 1 Timeline: Up to 18 months Recipient: Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES) Project Locations: Across California, including at the Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Oakland; major power plants in Northern and Southern California; Lancaster, CA; and on the reservation of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians Project Start Date: July 2024 * Represents OCED’s cost share for the initial project phase. Additional funding for this project is subject to future award negotiations at the end of each project phase. ** Represents the total project cost for the initial project phase
