H2Hubs Strategy.pdf

The Leighty Foundation proposes a comprehensive case for H2Hubs, emphasizing regional clean hydrogen hubs with close proximity to existing infrastructure, pipelines, and storage facilities. Key points include:

6-10 Hubs total, with 3-4 "renewables" Hubs, featuring an "IRHTDF" for complete "clean" GH2 energy systems
Collaborative and technical success will enable H2Hubs as a catalyst for large, integrated, global energy systems
Policies should include a national 2% "clean" H2 blend standard for NatGas transmission pipeline
Measure progress by a >20% reduction in off-Grid plant gate H2 cost for delivery to new GH2 pipeline network
Emphasize diversity, whole systems design, and innovation, rather than incentivizing larger Hubs
Include multiple, geographically-diverse, "renewables" Hubs, considering NH3 and GH2 purity
Design FOA to achieve 12 criteria, including geographic diversity, employment, and market adoption
Funding should be flexible, with multiple launches and simple FOA design to encourage innovation and partnering.