The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is considering providing funding for a regional hydrogen hub and is requesting public input on the scope of an environmental impact statement (EIS) that will examine potential environmental impacts. The DOE will hold a virtual meeting on the EIS at 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 22.
The Pacific Northwest Regional Hydrogen Hub is currently proposing 10 projects including clean hydrogen production facilities, connective infrastructure and fueling areas, according to the DOE. The hub would cover Washington, Oregon and Montana.
The EIS will consider environmental impacts such as emissions and utility usage. In addition to researching the environmental impact of the hub as a whole, the DOE will also research the environmental impact of individual projects and will make funding decisions based on that information.
The DOE will accept comments on the EIS scope until March 3. The DOE will look at comments and prepare the EIS statement from January to August. It will release a draft EIS in August, then opening the public comment period for the draft statement from August to October. The final EIS will be issued in April 2026.
In addition to the virtual meeting, there will also be meetings held in Portland and Richland. To sign up for the virtual meeting, visit bit.ly/3DUUwTP.
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