Governor Kathy Hochul said that New York has signed a multi-state agreement to develop a proposal to develop a regional clean energy hydrogen hub.
The signing of this agreement includes an initial group of 40 hydrogen ecosystem partners. The ultimate goal is to become one of at least four regional clean energy hydrogen hubs designated through the federal Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs program included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
The New York-led consortium includes Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.
This advances each states’ leadership in clean hydrogen infrastructure deployment and research and supports New York’s goal to reduce GHG gas emissions 85 percent by 2050. It is also a critical step in implementing governor Hochul’s directive to make New York State a clean energy hydrogen hub.
Governor Hochul said: “Expanding the hydrogen market is critical to NY’s aggressive pursuit of clean-energy alternatives that will supercharge our economy and advance our climate goals. Coalitions like this one serve as a model to the nation on the collaboration that is required to meet this moment and bring us closer to a carbon-neutral future.”
“Connecticut has long been a leader in addressing the climate crisis and in researching and developing innovative technologies, and this exciting partnership unites both of those key leadership areas,” said governor Ned Lamont.
Governor Charlie Baker added: “Today’s announcement is a critical step for regional collaboration in integrating this clean energy resource into our existing climate strategy, and Massachusetts looks forward to working with our state partners on this initiative.”
“Clean hydrogen has the promise to expand New Jersey’s diverse clean energy portfolio,” said governor Phil Murphy. “Clean hydrogen technology has the potential to improve net GHG emissions and harmful air pollutant impacts.”
Consortium partners will collaborate with NYSERDA, NYPA, and ESD on proposal development to advance H2 projects. Partnering states will also coordinate with their state entities to help align the consortium’s efforts with each state’s climate and clean energy goals.
These include Connecticut’s Global Warming Solutions Act goal of reducing GHG emissions 80 percent by 2050, Massachusetts’ goal to be carbon neutral by 2050, and New Jersey’s Global Warming Response Act goal of reducing GHG emissions 80 percent by 2050.
The consortium will also work to develop a proposal in response to the US Department of Energy (DOE) funding opportunity, which is to launch in May 2022 with $8 billion in funding available.
By forming this partnership, New York presents a coordinated, multi-state approach to a hydrogen hub that connects the entire value chain.
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