Federal Funding Opportunity Template- Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Additional Clean Hydrogen Programs (Section 40314): Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs Funding Opportunity Announcement
OPPORTUNITY
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is releasing this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to solicit regional clean hydrogen hubs (H2Hubs) in accordance with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). This $8 billion effort will catalyze investment in the development of H2Hubs that demonstrate the production, processing, delivery, storage, and end-use of clean hydrogen, in support of the Biden Administration’s goal to achieve a carbon-free electric grid by 2035 and a net zero emissions economy by 2050.
DESCRIPTION
This FOA seeks applications for the planning, construction, and operation of commercial-scale H2Hubs. The BIL H2Hubs statutory provisions require that to the maximum extent practicable, DOE select proposals that cover the following characteristics:
- Feedstock diversity – at least one H2Hub shall demonstrate the production of clean hydrogen from fossil fuels, one H2Hub from renewable energy, and one H2Hub from nuclear energy.
- End-use diversity – at least one H2Hub shall demonstrate the end-use of clean hydrogen in the electric power generation sector, one in the industrial sector, one in the residential and commercial heating sector, and one in the transportation sector.
- Geographic diversity – each H2Hub shall be located in a different region of the United States and shall use energy resources that are abundant in that region, including at least two H2Hubs in regions with abundant natural gas resources.
The BIL H2Hubs statutory provisions also direct that:
- Employment – DOE shall give priority to regional clean hydrogen hubs that are likely to create opportunities for skilled training and long-term employment to the greatest number of residents in the region.
- Additional criteria – DOE may take into consideration other criteria that are necessary or appropriate to carry out the H2Hubs.
The H2Hubs will also incorporate a range of activities to maximize the benefits of the clean energy transition as the nation works to curb the climate crisis, empower workers, and advance environmental justice, as outlined in the Community Benefits Plan, which applicants must submit with their application.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
- Domestic Entities
- Foreign Entities
- Incorporated Consortia
- Unincorporated Consortia
COST SHARING OR MATCHING REQUIREMENT
The cost share must be at least 50% of the total project costs.
FUNDING AVAILABLE AND APPLICATION WINDOW
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Approximately $6-7 Billion
APPLICATION DEADLINE(s):
Submission Deadline for Concept Papers: 11/7/2022
Submission Deadline for Full Applications: 4/7/2023
Anticipated Minimum Award Size for Any One Individual Award (Fed Share): $400 Million
Anticipated Maximum Award Size for Any One Individual Award (Fed Share): $1.25 Billion