The US Department of Energy is launching an $8 billion programme to develop clean hydrogen hubs across the United States, Kallanish reports.

The money, to be provided over five years, is coming from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will create a network of what the DOE is calling H2Hubs, the DOE says in releasing a notice of intent to proceed.

The hubs will create networks of hydrogen producers, consumers and local connective infrastructure to accelerate the use of hydrogen.

“Hydrogen energy has the power to slash emissions from multiple carbon-intensive sectors and open a world of economic opportunity to clean energy businesses and workers across the country,” says Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm.

The DOE says the selection of regional H2Hubs will include such factors as environmental justice, community support, consent-based siting, equity and workforce development. There will be at least four hubs developed.