Schrier calls for reversal of hydrogen hub decision

U.S. Representative Kim Schrier is leading a demand for the Department of Energy to reverse its decision to terminate the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub. In a letter, Schrier, who represents Washington’s 8th District, and 14 other colleagues called the cancellation of $1 billion in funding “disgraceful.” The hub, located throughout Washington, Oregon and Montana, was sent forward after years of bipartisan advocacy that argued it would increase domestic energy production. The hub is expected to create more than 10,000 jobs and contribute $4 million in workforce training programs. The letter said the loss of funding jeopardizes American manufacturing jobs and canceling the project is a QUOTE “step backwards” that rewards competitors and pushes business abroad.