On October 13, 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced $1.2 billion in funding for hydrogen infrastructure development in California, as part of $7 billion in hydrogen hub funding available nationwide. In response, CEJA submitted a letter to the DOE vehemently opposing California’s approach to obtaining this funding. California’s application process entirely cut out input
October 13, 2023 To: David Crane Suzanne Baker Angelique Besnard Catherine Clark David Crane Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Ave SW Washington, D.C. 20585 The undersigned groups regretfully write to express our strong opposition to the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) funding the first phase of
California is investing heavily in hydrogen; billions of dollars will be spent building out hydrogen infrastructure that will shape the future of energy in California. At this historic moment, it is critical that decision-makers work closely with environmental justice communities to ensure that the injustices perpetrated by the fossil fuel industry against those vulnerable communities