Biden administration invests $7B in regional clean hydrogen hubs to spur jobs, reduce emissions

• The Biden administration is awarding $7 billion in funding to establish 7 regional hydrogen hubs across 16 states.
• The hubs aim to boost production of clean hydrogen, replacing fossil fuels with a climate-friendly alternative.
• Most hydrogen is currently made from natural gas, but the hubs will focus on low-carbon methods like electrolysis powered by renewables.
• The administration touts job creation, emissions reductions, and catalyzing private investment as benefits of the hydrogen hub program.
• Some environmental groups criticize hydrogen as a distraction from electrification and warn about continued reliance on fossil fuels.

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