SEATTLE – The Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (PNWH2), a multi-state nonprofit coalition focused on creating a robust network of clean hydrogen suppliers and end users in the Pacific Northwestannounced today Chris Green as its first president.
Green will be responsible for implementing PNWH2’s vision of creating a clean hydrogen ecosystem in Washington, Oregon And Montana in partnership with workers, tribal nations, and the public and private sectors. Green will lead the hydrogen hub when Phase 1 begins, which will include detailed project planning in collaboration with the Energy Authority (DOE) to ensure that the overall concept and proposed projects are technologically, financially, and legally viable and obtain the approval of regional and partner tribes and local stakeholders, including labor and environmental groups.
“PNWH2 has assembled a fantastic group of leaders to drive the development of the new hydrogen value chain, which is an essential part of our shared goal to continue to provide clean energy resources to the decarbonized parts of our communities and transportation systems,” said Green. “I look forward to leading this effort and continuing to support the work already being done with other companies, unions, tribal and community leaders, and the Energy Authority to achieve the market launch of this important product, which will further support us in achieving our decarbonization goals.”
With more than twenty years of experience in legislation and economic development, Green is well prepared to Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association as a national leader in clean energy. Green comes from the Washington State Department of Commercewhere he worked as an assistant director for the Office for Economic Development and Competitiveness and was instrumental in the founding of PNWH2. In this role, he helped to establish the association, coordinated the formation of the board and secured a 1 billion US dollars Federal subsidy from the DOE And 5 billion US dollars in non-federal investments from hydrogen projects throughout Washington, OregonAnd MontanaIn this new role, Green will assume the chairmanship of the PNWH2 Board, a position he has held since March 2023.
“Bold climate action requires bold leadership, and I am delighted Chris Green to guide us in this crucial moment,” said Janine BennerDirector of Oregon Department of Energy and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of PNWH2. Under Chris’ leadership Pacific Northwest is well positioned to serve as a national model for economically viable clean hydrogen production.”
PNWH2 is one of seven companies that are responsible for the The US Department of Energy Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs Program, funded by the bipartisan Infrastructure Act. PNWH2 will accelerate the buildout of hydrogen infrastructure to attract more investment and create high-quality jobs, with a focus on social equity and environmental justice as guiding principles. The Pacific NorthwestAbundant low-carbon energy and environmentally focused government policies, combined with strong community support programs and government incentives, put the association in a unique position to create a commercially viable ecosystem more quickly than regions whose power grids rely on fossil fuels.
Other attributable quotes:
Patrick Murray, US Senator (D-WA): “The Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association is ready to play a leading role in expanding America’s green hydrogen economy, and I look forward to Chris Green take the helm as PNWH2’s first President. I was proud to help pass the bipartisan infrastructure bill that created the Hydrogen Hubs program and help secure a Regional Hub in the Pacific Northwest. I look forward to continuing to support PNWH2’s work to accelerate the deployment of commercially viable, clean hydrogen to meet our climate goals, reduce pollution, and strengthen our economy.’
Jeff Merkley, US Senator (D-OR): “Investing in hydrogen has the potential to reduce emissions from the sectors that are most difficult to decarbonize.” The Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (PNWH2) will be the cleanest hydrogen hub in the country, and the election of its first president is an important step to show the rest of the world The United States and the world that hydrogen, when used correctly, can help us solve difficult problems and decarbonise economic sectors.”
April SimsPresident, Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO: “The Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association’s commitment to creating high-quality, living wage jobs at all levels, supported by training and development programs, will benefit communities throughout the Pacific NorthwestI am excited Chris Green to continue his leadership of this important organization.”
George BaileyCEO, St. Regis Solar Hydrogen (Montana): “St. Regis Solar Hydrogen welcomes the Board’s selection of Chris Green as President. Chris is a founding member and has the ability to lead our diverse group into a bright future. He has supported projects from the smallest to the largest and has an excellent sense of what we can accomplish when we work together as a team.”
Further information and updates on Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Associationvisit www.pnwh2.com.
About the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association
The Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (PNWH2) is a multi-state nonprofit coalition committed to building a robust hydrogen network in the Pacific Northwestknown as PNWH2 Hub. This initiative aims to develop and commercialize clean hydrogen energy solutions to meet the USA Clean Energy Goals. The coalition is comprised of a diverse group of stakeholders, including representatives from Washington, OregonAnd Montanaas well as tribal nations, labor unions, businesses, industries, academia, government agencies and environmental groups.
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