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California's Renewable Hydrogen Hub Officially Launches

The Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES) and the United States Department of Energy have signed a landmark $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.
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Senator Alex Padilla and U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee toured hydrogen project site in Oakland

This investment, which will directly reduce California's reliance on fossil fuels, marks a greater step forward in the state's efforts to achieve a carbon-neutral economy by 2045 and follows California's selection last October as one of seven awardees of the DOE's Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs ( H2Hubs)–catalyzing a national network of clean hydrogen producers, consumers, and connective infrastructure. ARCHES is the first of the seven H2Hubs to officially sign their agreement with the DOE.

“I was proud to help secure $1.2 billion of federal investments through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to build a hydrogen hub right here in California,” said Senator Alex Padilla. “The path to achieving California's ambitious clean energy goals runs through ARCHES, and I'm excited to see the California Hydrogen Hub kickoff with this initial round of funding. California is leading the nation with the first hydrogen hub to sign a cooperative agreement, and we will continue to lead by decarbonizing goods movement, the energy sector, and heavy industry.”

The overall investment, starting with $30 million for the first tranche of funding out of the total federal project cost share of up to $1.2 billion, is projected to create over 220,000 well-paying jobs. 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 well-being of Californians and creating new green jobs across the state,” said Angelina Galiteva , CEO, ARCHES.

Spearheaded by Gov. Gavin Newsom, California's climate policies, including the California Climate Crisis Act (AB 1279), the 2022 Scoping Plan for Achieving Carbon Neutrality, the Executive Order on Zero-Emission Vehicles, and the upcoming all-of-government Hydrogen Market Development Strategy, all work together to send strong signals about the critical role of hydrogen in decarbonizing the state's economy. Each of the selected ARCHES projects will play a significant role in improving air quality and public health in many underserved communities throughout California.

“California tribes are excited to work with ARCHES on the Hub project which will help accelerate the state's future of renewable energy and the development of the Hydrogen Trail initiative to bring sustainable energy stations and clean hydrogen to Federally Recognized reservations and rural communities,” stated Bo Mazzetti, Chairman of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians, and ARCHES Board Member.

ARCHES projects will span statewide, covering the full hydrogen lifecycle from production to use, including, but not limited to: 

  • Renewable Hydrogen Production – More than 10 sites will produce enough clean renewable hydrogen to fuel the projects below and kickstart the buildout of the greater hydrogen ecosystem.
  • Ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles & Oakland – These projects will replace diesel-powered cargo-handling equipment with hydrogen fuel cell equivalents and associated fueling infrastructure, reducing emissions and community health impacts while reimagining large-scale transportation operations.
  • Heavy Duty Trucks and Transit Buses – ARCHES plans to build over 60 hydrogen fueling stations to enable over 5,000 Class 6-8 fuel cell electric trucks and over 1,000 fuel cell electric buses–directly replacing diesel fuel with a zero emission option in our City streets and freeways across the State and making the air in California's most impacted communities healthier to breathe.
  • Clean Power – Both the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and Northern California Power Agency will transition key power plants to 100 percent renewable hydrogen. Distributed fuel cells will be used to support grid operations throughout the state and to provide resilience in key regions of the state, including on the Federally Recognized reservation of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians.
  • Scripps Marine Vessel – A first-of-its-kind hydrogen-powered 140-foot, 50-person marine research vessel will use liquid hydrogen to replace tens of thousands of gallons of diesel fuel per year. The vessel will convert 75 percent of its emissions to be fossil-free, significantly reducing CO2 emissions and demonstrating a sustainable path forward for smaller water and harbor crafts.

In the coming weeks, ARCHES will be announcing additional projects and partners who will receive Hub funding
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