Concept

The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) is a collaborative initiative between the United States Department of Energy (DOE), private industry, state and local governments, academic and technology institutions, non-profit organizations, and community groups working together to build a safe and sustainable clean hydrogen ecosystem in Appalachia. With a project portfolio that spans West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, ARCH2 will leverage the region’s vast resources for diverse clean hydrogen production, storage, delivery, and end-use applications.

This graphic originally appeared on the OCED website and was created and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.

ARCH2 Timeline

September 2022

DOE Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Issued

September 2022

Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) Formed

November 2022

Concept Paper Submitted to DOE

January 2023

ARCH2 Encouraged to Submit Full Application

April 2023

ARCH2 Submitted Final Application

Summer 2023

Pre-Selection Interviews Conducted

October 2023

ARCH2 Selected for Award Negotiations

Winter 2023 – Spring 2024

Award Negotiations

July 2024

ARCH2 Awarded Phase 1 Funding