U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

The DOE administers the Energy I-Corps program to provide entrepreneurial training to researchers for commercializing energy technologies. It announced Spring 2026 Energy I-Corps projects with a focus on hydrogen on March 9, 2026, supported by ten DOE program offices with over $2.6 million in investment. Historically,

Federal agency that had representatives observe the OQR® technology demonstrations and validation testing at Pleasants Power Station.

Involved in providing loan guarantees for hydrogen and clean energy initiatives. Plug Power is navigating lawsuits related to a DOE loan guarantee, as mentioned in recent reports on legal challenges amid operational progress.[input]

The DOE administers the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) program, funding seven regional networks of hydrogen producers and consumers. In January 2024, the DOE announced selection of private partners to manage a demand-side support program for clean hydrogen projects.

DOE administered the allocation of approximately $7 billion for seven regional clean hydrogen hubs through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. DOE positioned these hubs as 'essential' for energy security and communities. The agency distributed $1.2 billion to Texas, $1 billion to the Midwest,

The DOE administers the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs program authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which allocated $7 billion total across seven hydrogen hubs nationwide. The DOE finalized funding agreements with MACH2 in January 2025.

The DOE provided a loan guarantee up to $1.7 billion for Plug Power’s green hydrogen buildout. This support was part of broader U.S. efforts to accelerate clean hydrogen production and infrastructure. The status of the loan has become uncertain due to the change in federal administration and Plug Power's pause in proje

DOE sets key performance targets for fuel cell catalysts, referenced as the benchmark for heavy-duty vehicle (HDV) applications. Their Million Mile Fuel Cell Truck (M2FCT) consortium defines current standards met/exceeded by the N-HEI/KB catalyst in the study[1].

Provides funding and leadership for clean hydrogen hubs nationwide, including the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub under its Hydrogen Shot initiative.[2]

Sets durability targets for fuel cell systems; their 2050 goal of 30,000 hours is nearly 7x lower than UCLA's 200,000-hour achievement.

The DOE is involved in allocating federal funds for clean energy initiatives and provided a loan guarantee to Plug Power. The agency is also instructed to review unspent funds from the IRA and IIJA.

The DOE is announcing a $136 million funding package for clean hydrogen projects targeting industrial sectors and launching the GUIDE-H2 competition to streamline hydrogen deployment.

U.S. federal agency leading the American side of the BIRD Energy partnership, focused on tackling climate issues and advancing energy independence through clean energy innovation.

The DOE is initiating an environmental impact assessment for the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub and is a key funder of the national hydrogen hub program.

The DOE provided support for the development of the H2Rescue truck, and its Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office director commented on its capabilities.

Selected seven Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs that will present updates at the summit.

Awarded Plug Power $10 million to advance hydrogen refueling infrastructure for medium and heavy-duty vehicles through the HYPER-Fuel project.

Sets hydrogen cost targets ($2/kg by 2026) and funds hydrogen hub initiatives including HyVelocity Hub on the Gulf Coast.

The federal agency providing a conditional loan guarantee commitment of up to USD 1.66 billion to Plug Power for green hydrogen production infrastructure.

Offers grants for research and development initiatives related to hydrogen technologies.

The DOE awarded three grants totaling $15.8 million to WVU researchers as part of funding authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support clean hydrogen cost reduction.

Is doling out federal funding to seven regional hydrogen hubs and will hold a public listening meeting regarding Delaware's hydrogen economy plans.

U.S. federal agency that funded and developed hydrogen and fuel cell innovations used on the Energy Observer vessel.

The Deputy Secretary of the DOE is co-chairing the new interagency hydrogen task force and the department is involved in research and development for hydrogen delivery, storage, and applications.

The DOE announced nearly $60 million in combined funding to advance clean hydrogen technologies and improve the electric power grid, with the goal of lowering hydrogen costs and supporting decarbonization.