In partnership with the states of Nebraska and Missouri, Gov. Reynolds announced that Iowa has submitted a grant application with the U.S. Department of Energy for funding to establish the Mid-Continent Clean Hydrogen Hub (MCH2) in the tri-state region.  The partnership, created through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by the three states, creates a regional partnership around their hydrogen industries and apply for federal funds. The MOU commits the three states to support MCH2 for funding under the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. 
 
As the agreement indicates, the three participating states are well-situated and uniquely qualified to host a Hydrogen Hub. In addition, they share agricultural and energy assets that are complimentary and will ultimately achieve the collective and individual state goals of clean energy production.  
   
The partnership has many goals, some of which include to drive economic growth and development for each of the participating states and the region, incorporate the latest science, research, and technology for the cost-effective production, transportation, storage, and use of clean hydrogen, among other goals.
 
The full press release can be read in its entirety here:
https://governor.iowa.gov/press-release/2023-04-13/iowa-nebraska-missouri-partner-application-create-clean-hydrogen-hub
 
The full Memorandum of Understand (MOU) can be read in its entirety here:
https://governor.iowa.gov/media/193/download?inline