Biden Invests $1 Billion for Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub to Create Jobs, Cut Emissions

Biden administration investing up to $1 billion for Pacific Northwest hydrogen energy hub as part of $7 billion clean energy program
Hub will be based in eastern Washington and extend to Oregon and Montana, using hydropower and renewables to produce hydrogen
Hub is one of 7 regional hubs Biden aims to establish to help replace fossil fuels with hydrogen for vehicles, manufacturing, electricity
Hub expected to spur over $40 billion in private investment and create thousands of jobs, many union positions
Sen. Patty Murray called hub "great news for the Pacific Northwest," saying it will create jobs and ensure the region leads green hydrogen