In partnership with the states of Iowa and Missouri, Governor Pillen announced that Nebraska has submitted a grant application with the U.S. Department of Energy for funding to establish the Mid-Continent Clean Hydrogen Hub (MCH2) in the tri-state region.
The hub, created through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by the three states, makes a regional partnership around their hydrogen industries and allows them to apply for federal funds. The MOU commits the three states to support MCH2 for funding under the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
"This partnership will help grow Nebraska and the Midwest's economy by opening the pathway for billions of dollars of new investment into our community and hundreds of new, good-paying jobs," said Governor Pillen. "This hydrogen hub once again shows Nebraska's commitment to renewable energy and our leadership in improving our country's energy security."
“Together we have an opportunity to open new markets for agriculture while strengthening our commitment to American-made renewable energy,” said Governor Kim Reynolds. "As the regions’ leading states, we understand the power of coming together to create innovative solutions that grow our economies for the future.”
“Missouri and the Midwest enjoy a diverse energy portfolio that will only be strengthened by this clean hydrogen hub partnership,” said Governor Mike Parson. “This partnership looks to the future and the collective strength of our economies by bolstering reliable renewable energy sources and promoting energy security all while supporting opportunities for Missouri farmers and ranchers, business investment, and good-paying jobs across the region.”
Source: nebraska.gov
Photo Credit: Mid-Continent Clean Hydrogen Hub
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