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14 April 2023
By Dominic Ellis
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Iowa,
Nebraska and Missouri apply for hydrogen hub funding
Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri are among the latest US states to apply
for hydrogen hub funding.
In partnership with Nebraska and Missouri, Governor Kim Reynolds
announced that Iowa has submitted a grant application with the US
Department of Energy (DOE) for funding to establish the Mid-Continent
Clean Hydrogen Hub (MCH2) in the tri-state region.
The partnership, created through a Memorandum of Understanding (M0U)
signed by the three states, creates a regional partnership around
their hydrogen industries and apply for federal funds. The MoU commits
the three states to support MCH2 for funding under the 2021
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
“Together we have an opportunity to open new markets for agriculture
while strengthening our commitment to American-made renewable energy,”
said Governor Reynolds. “As the regions’ leading states, we understand
the power of coming together to create innovative solutions that grow
our economies for the future.”
Iowa generates more electricity from wind than any other state and is
a major reason why companies like Google, Facebook and Microsoft have
chosen it for energy-intensive facilities, according to the Iowa
Economic Development Authority.
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, added Governor Pillen.
“This hydrogen hub once again shows Nebraska’s commitment to renewable
energy and our leadership in improving our country’s energy security.”
Missouri and the Midwest enjoy a diverse energy portfolio that will
only be strengthened by this clean hydrogen hub partnership, Governor
Mike Parson said. “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 jobs across the region,” he said.
As the agreement indicates, the three participating states are
well-situated and uniquely qualified to host a Hydrogen Hub. In
addition, they share agricultural and energy assets that are
complimentary and will ultimately achieve the collective and
individual state goals of clean energy production. The partnership
aims to:
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Drive economic growth and development for each
of the participating states and the region
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Incorporate the latest science, research, and technology for the
cost-effective production, transportation, storage, and use of clean
hydrogen
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Ensure protections for and the participation of frontline and
disadvantaged communities, including safeguards around public
health, safety, and labour
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Develop a pathway for workforce development and training
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Provide for information exchange and collaborative research,
including engagement with research and educational institutions, to
maximize economic opportunities, monitor emissions and MCH2
performance, and thoughtfully plan expansion of MCH2 and the use of
hydrogen technology over time
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Address pipeline safety, leak minimisation, and pathways for new
pipeline construction.
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Proactively evaluate and address the potential impacts of hydrogen
production on water use and seeks opportunities to use water that is
currently used for or generated by other industrial or power
generation purposes.
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Engage key stakeholders, including end-users in the agricultural,
industrial, buildings, aviation, power generation, and
transportation sectors
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Address the air quality impacts of hydrogen production,
transportation, storage, use, and combustion, including emissions of
nitrogen oxides
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Identify current and possible State resources, incentives, policies,
and plans that can be leveraged in support of a flourishing and
competitive hydrogen economy among the participating States
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Respect the unique needs and policy approaches of each participating
State
It is anticipated that the DOE will invite applicants to pre-selection
interviews this summer and announce and negotiate awards later this
year.
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