Recap: PNWH2 Phase 1 Award Webinar

On July 24, 2024, the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (PNWH2) received the first portion of funding from the U.S. Department of Energy for a multiyear deal to build a $6 billion clean hydrogen network in the region.

Together with our partners, PNWH2 is establishing the Pacific Northwest as a national benchmark for successful low-carbon intensity and economically viable green hydrogen production. Projects will be located across Washington, Oregon and Montana and leverage the region’s innovative technology and abundant renewable energy to address the hardest-to-abate end-users, such as public transit, agriculture products, medium- and heavy-duty transport and the electric power industry.

PNWH2 hosted a webinar on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. PST to share details of the Hub’s plans for Phase 1, including community and tribal engagement, labor opportunities, and other regional benefits.

Speakers included:

• Chris Green – PNWH2 President
• Janine Benner – PNWH2 Board of Directors Vice Chair, Director of the Oregon Department of Energy
• Kathleen McAteer – PNWH2 Community Benefits Plan Lead, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs & Student Affairs at Washington State University Tri-Cities
• April Sims – PNWH2 Board of Directors Labor Representative, President of the Washington State Labor Council
• Aaron Feaver – PNWH2 Board of Directors Academic/Research Representative, Director of The Joint Center for Deployment and Research in Earth Abundant Materials (JCDREAM)
• Mark Gerboth – Program Management Office Manager at Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub, Senior Director at AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear
• Steve Schueneman – Hydrogen Development Manager at Puget Sound Energy