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April 10, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 10, 2023
Contact: MichiganInfrastructure@michigan.gov
LANSING, Mich. - The State of Michigan and the Michigan Infrastructure Office is committing its support for two clean hydrogen hub projects, the Midwest Alliance for Clean Energy (MachH2) and the Great Lakes Clean Hydrogen Hub. Michigan’s support is part of an effort to position our state as a leader in hydrogen technologies and support clean hydrogen production, distribution, and use throughout Michigan. These public-private partnerships could bring up to $200 million in investment to the state of Michigan.
The Michigan Infrastructure Office is working with MachH2 to build the Hydrogen Truck Stop of the Future—an advanced mobility project that will establish Michigan as the ideal location for building and testing hydrogen-powered heavy-duty vehicles. The usage of hydrogen to power medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and factories will help Michigan reduce childhood asthma rates and meet its Healthy Climate goals.
"Michigan is excited to take a leading role in driving the transition to a clean hydrogen economy in the region. Our commitment to clean hydrogen will not only generate good-paying jobs and economic growth, but also strengthen our energy independence and significantly improve public health," said Zachary Kolodin, Michigan’s chief infrastructure officer and director of the Michigan Infrastructure. "By establishing clean hydrogen hubs, we are actively contributing to Michigan's ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality across all sectors by 2050. Together, we can create a sustainable future."
To jump-start the production and use of clean hydrogen, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) appropriated $8 billion for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to fund a set of Clean Hydrogen Hubs. The State of Michigan is aggressively pursuing funding for Clean Hydrogen Hubs and more.
Our universities and colleges, including the University of Michigan, Albion College, and Kettering University, are leading the way in hydrogen research, projects, and workforce development programs. The state's collaborative efforts with academic institutions and Michigan-based companies are laying the groundwork for a clean and vibrant hydrogen economy.
In addition to working with states throughout the Midwest to launch the Midwestern Hydrogen Coalition, Michigan is working closely with the Province of Ontario to explore new opportunities for developing a regional hydrogen economy and addressing the needs of companies operating on both sides of the border.
The U.S. Department of Energy is expected to announce clean hydrogen hub applications selected for funding sometime in Fall 2023 with the first phase of projects anticipated to begin in 2024.
ABOUT THE MICHIGAN INFRASTRUCTURE OFFICE
The Michigan Infrastructure Office (MIO) is responsible for organizing and executing Governor Whitmer’s vision for infrastructure, coordinating across state government, marshaling resources, and partnering with local officials, federal partners, and outside stakeholders to ensure resources sent to Michigan through BIL, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), are used efficiently and effectively.
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Michigan Infrastructure Office