The U.S. Department of Energy’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office, along with the Clean Energy Ministerial, has announced the winners of the H2 Twin Cities program at the Hydrogen Americas 2024 Summit & Exhibition in Washington, D.C. This program aims to speed up the global adoption of clean hydrogen technologies by connecting cities around the world to share ideas, learn from each other, and promote clean energy jobs and environmental justice.
About H2 Twin Cities
H2 Twin Cities is managed by the Clean Energy Ministerial Clean Hydrogen Initiative (CEM H2I). The program pairs cities at different stages of hydrogen implementation to help them learn from each other and build the relationships needed to develop global hydrogen infrastructure.
The Winning Partnerships
Here are the winners of the latest round of the H2 Twin Cities program:
1. h2 Regional Energy Hub | Houston, TX + Nuevo Leon, MX
- Mentor City: Houston, Texas, USA
- Mentee Region: Nuevo Leon, Mexico
- Focus: This partnership aims to strengthen the hydrogen value chain in both regions. Monterrey, the capital of Nuevo Leon, will work with Houston on feasibility assessments, regulatory challenges, supply chain integration, attracting investments, infrastructure needs, training, public awareness, and identifying trade and export opportunities.
2. Hy HouB: Houston + Barrancabermeja Partnership for Hydrogen Awareness and Adoption
- Partner Cities: Houston, Texas, USA and Barrancabermeja, Colombia
- Focus: This partnership will share knowledge to help both cities achieve their goals for using clean hydrogen, especially for transporting heavy goods by marine and port applications. The program includes short courses, workshops, webinars, visits, and mentoring opportunities for community leaders.
The Impact
These partnerships are designed to foster collaboration and knowledge transfer, making it easier for cities to adopt clean hydrogen technologies. By working together, these cities can overcome challenges, attract investments, and build the infrastructure needed for a sustainable hydrogen economy. This initiative not only supports clean energy goals but also promotes social equity and job creation in the clean energy sector.