Today, February 24, the states of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to coordinate and develop a regional clean hydrogen hub.

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The states will work to compete for a portion of the $8 billion allocated in the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act towards four or more regional hydrogen hubs.

In a recent release, Governor Mark Gordon of Wyoming stated,

"Hydrogen has tremendous potential for energizing the next generation and Wyoming is particularly well-situated to develop, export, and utilize hydrogen...This coalition represents a shared vision for the future of hydrogen in the mountain west region, expands the resources beyond what each state has individually and reaffirms Wyoming’s commitment to supply hydrogen to consumers throughout the Western States."

 

Colorado's Governor Jared Polis shared in Gordon's sentiments, stating:

“Colorado is delighted to be part of this coalition to advance green hydrogen for Colorado and clean hydrogen among western states. The State of Colorado has adopted ambitious goals to reduce economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2030 and 90% by 2050, while supporting a just transition for affected workers and communities, and the use of low carbon hydrogen, especially hydrogen produced using renewable electricity for electrolysis, will help the state achieve these goals particularly in industry and heavy transportation”

 

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico had the following to say

“New Mexico is a proud part of this powerful collaboration with the leadership of other western Governors during this pivotal time of expanding clean energy. New Mexico brings incredible value to this partnership, which not only progresses our shared goals around climate change, but creates jobs, fosters innovation and lifts up millions of Americans."

 

And finally, Utah's Governor Spencer J. Cox stated:

“Utah's unique geography and innovative spirit position us as the best place in the nation for energy development projects, including clean hydrogen. In Utah, we keep energy prices low to keep quality of life high. Our natural resources and existing infrastructure, along with our talented workforce, enable us to maintain this commitment to our citizens."

The Signatory States will work together in developing a Western Inter-State Hydrogen Hub (WISHH) with supporting facilities in each state in response to the RFP that the US Department of Energy is expected to release in May 2022.

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