Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association

What Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association does

The Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (PNWH2) is a multi-state nonprofit organization founded in March 2022 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington. PNWH2 operates as a regional coordinator for the development of an electrolytic green hydrogen ecosystem spanning Washington, Oregon, and Montana, with six project sites anchored at Ferndale, Richland, and Chehalis in Washington; Port of Morrow and Baker City in Oregon; and St. Regis in Montana. Its core technology is water electrolysis powered by the Pacific Northwest's abundant hydroelectric, wind, and solar resources to produce low-carbon-intensity hydrogen, with downstream applications in heavy-duty trucking, public transit, port drayage, maritime operations, nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing, refining, and power generation.

PNWH2 does not generate commercial product revenue. Its economic model is built around federal grant funding under the U.S. Department of Energy's Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs Program (H2Hubs), authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The hub was selected by DOE in October 2023 as one of seven national hydrogen hubs and received Phase 1 Award status in July 2024, unlocking an initial $27.5 million tranche of a potential $1 billion in federal funding over four development phases spanning nine years. The DOE program requires at least 50% project cost-share, with over 75% of PNWH2's cost-share expected from private sector partners, implying a total program value of approximately $6 billion including private investment. PNWH2 also operates the REACH technical assistance program and a rolling RFP (25-CR-NPS) with up to $200 million in additional federal funding available for new hydrogen infrastructure projects.

The organization's GTM motion is enterprise field sales and policy advocacy, executed through a multi-stakeholder coalition that includes Tribal Nations (Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation), organized labor (Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO), state agencies (Washington Department of Commerce, Oregon Department of Energy), academic and research institutions (Washington State University, JCDREAM/CHARGE, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory), and a roster of corporate project developers including Air Liquide, AltaGas, Atlas Agro, Northwest Seaport Alliance, NovoHydrogen, Lewis County Transit, St. Regis Solar Hydrogen, Amazon, PACCAR, Plug Power, and Puget Sound Energy. In October 2025, the Trump administration cancelled PNWH2's federal funding as part of a broader $7.5 billion rollback of clean energy grants; Washington State and 12 other states filed suit in February 2026 to challenge the termination, creating material uncertainty around the hub's near-term operating trajectory.

Name

Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association

Legal name

Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association

Website

https://pnwh2.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association is a Seattle-based multi-state nonprofit that coordinates the development of an electrolytic green hydrogen hub across Washington, Oregon, and Montana, serving heavy-duty transportation, agriculture, port operations, and industrial end-users through DOE-funded regional projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Clean Hydrogen Infrastructure Coordination

NAICS

Biomass Electric Power Generation (221117)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991), Gas & Other Services Combined (4932)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydrogen (Industrial & Mobility) (IMAEACAB)

Keywords

• Clean hydrogen production
• Regional hydrogen hub
• Green hydrogen ecosystem
• Hydrogen infrastructure development
• Electrolytic hydrogen projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. DOE Federal Funding: PNWH2 receives federal funding through the U.S. Department of Energy's Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs Program, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The hub is eligible for up to $1 billion in federal funding over four DOE-defined development phases spanning nine years, with $27.5 million awarded in Phase 1 (2024). The DOE requires each Hub to provide at least 50% or more of total project cost, with over 75% of the cost-share expected from private sector partners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PNWH2 is a multi-state nonprofit coalition that coordinates the development of a regional clean hydrogen ecosystem across Washington, Oregon, and Montana by linking hydrogen producers, end-users, and infrastructure partners through six production projects and supporting programs. The association facilitates electrolytic green hydrogen production from the region's renewable electricity resources for use in heavy-duty transportation, public transit, agriculture, port operations, and industrial sectors, while engaging labor, Tribal Nations, and public/private stakeholders under the DOE Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs program.

Product overview

The Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (PNWH2) operates as a regional hydrogen hub ecosystem rather than a single product company. The core offering is the PNWH2 Hub, a multi-state nonprofit network connecting hydrogen producers, consumers, and infrastructure across Washington, Oregon, and Montana. The portfolio includes six distinct hydrogen production projects (Ferndale, Port of Morrow, Richland, Baker City, Chehalis, and St. Regis) serving end-uses in heavy-duty transportation, public transit, agriculture, port operations, and power generation. Supporting programs include the REACH technical assistance program for organizations exploring hydrogen adoption, and an ongoing rolling RFP (25-CR-NPS) seeking additional hydrogen infrastructure projects. Together, these projects and programs aim to establish the Pacific Northwest as a national benchmark for low-carbon intensity green hydrogen production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PNWH2 Hub - Regional Hydrogen Ecosystem A multi-state nonprofit hydrogen hub creating a network of hydrogen producers, consumers, and connective infrastructure across Washington, Oregon, and Montana to advance clean hydrogen production, storage, delivery, and end-use for decarbonization. The hub coordinates electrolytic (green) hydrogen production for use in heavy-duty transportation, agriculture, port operations, and industrial processes.
• Project A - Ferndale, WA (ALA Renewable Energy) ALA Renewable Energy facility in Ferndale, WA producing renewable hydrogen for industry partners including a nearby refinery, a utility-owned natural gas-fired peaking power plant, and liquid hydrogen distribution for heavy-duty transportation. Developed as part of the PNWH2 hub network.
• Project B - Port of Morrow, OR (Air Liquide) Air Liquide facility near Port of Morrow, OR to convert clean gaseous hydrogen into liquid hydrogen for the clean energy mobility market, including installation of four hydrogen refueling stations in the region. Northwest Seaport Alliance is deploying hydrogen-powered drayage trucks and cargo handling equipment for Seattle and Tacoma port operations as part of this project.
• Project C - Richland, WA (Atlas Agro) Atlas Agro clean hydrogen production facility near Richland, WA to support the manufacturing of nitrogen fertilizers, providing the Pacific Northwest region with local, sustainable fertilizer supply. Developed as part of the PNWH2 hub network.
• Project D - Baker City, OR (Express Ranch Hydrogen by NovoHydrogen) Electrolytic hydrogen production facility along the I-84 corridor between Baker City and Huntington, OR, supplying hydrogen to mining operators transitioning to hydrogen-powered heavy-duty haul trucks and operating a publicly accessible hydrogen fueling hub for long-haul trucking fleets. Developed by NovoHydrogen as part of the PNWH2 hub network.
• Project E - Chehalis, WA (Lewis County Transit) Lewis County Transit partnership establishing a hydrogen fueling network along the I-5 corridor in Western Washington, including hydrogen production plants and fueling stations for fuel cell electric vehicle buses. Developed as part of the PNWH2 hub network.
• Project F - St. Regis, MT (St. Regis Solar Hydrogen) St. Regis Solar Hydrogen facility near St. Regis, MT producing and supplying hydrogen to an existing fueling station along I-90, including onsite gaseous tube storage and loading rack distribution system. Developed as part of the PNWH2 hub network.
• REACH Program (Resources for the End-use Advancement of Clean Hydrogen) Free technical assistance program offered by CHARGE (Washington State University Consortium for Hydrogen and Renewably Generated E-Fuels) and the Washington State Department of Commerce to help Washington state organizations explore clean hydrogen technologies, applications, opportunities, and challenges.
• Rolling RFP for New Projects (25-CR-NPS) Rolling Request for Proposals inviting new hydrogen projects demonstrating excellence in production, processing, delivery, storage, and end-use, with up to $200 million in potential federal funding available through the PNWH2 hub.

Quantifiable outcome

• Creating or supporting more than 10,000 good-paying jobs across the Pacific Northwest
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cowlitz Indian TribecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 August 2022Tribal government representative on the PNWH2 Board of Directors. Chairman William (Bill) Iyall, P.E. serves as Board member representing tribal interests. The tribe is committed to ensuring real economic opportunities for tribal members through sustainable and responsible environmental, cultural and socially equitable efforts.
• Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis ReservationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 August 2022Tribal government representative on the PNWH2 Board of Directors. Joined the PNWH2 board in Spring 2022 and actively participates in hub planning and project development.
• Washington State Department of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner that spearheaded the call for interest for PNWH2 board members and provided initial funding and staff support for hub launch. Contributed $2 million in 2022 toward hub planning and committed an additional $20 million in state funding in 2024 contingent upon award.
• Oregon Department of EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner providing resources and staff support for the PNWH2 Hub launch. Director Janine Benner serves as PNWH2 Board Vice Chair.
• Washington State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWSU, with support from its Consortium for Hydrogen and Renewably Generated E-Fuels (CHARGE), oversees the Community Benefits Plan for the PNWH2 Hub in alignment with Justice40 initiative. WSU Office of Tribal Relations leads tribal engagement efforts for the hub.
• Pacific Northwest National LaboratorycoreTechnology or IntegrationFederal research laboratory providing technical guidance and insights into hydrogen technology as part of the PNWH2 partnership network.
• Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabor representative on the PNWH2 Board of Directors. President April Sims serves as Board Vice Chair and brings over 20 years of labor expertise. The council represents more than half a million union members and ensures labor standards including Community Workforce Agreements and Project Labor Agreements.
• Air LiquidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner planning to construct and operate a facility near Port of Morrow to convert clean gaseous hydrogen into liquid hydrogen and install four hydrogen refueling stations in the region. Serves as subrecipient for hydrogen liquefaction, distribution and market activation.
• AltaGas / ALA Renewable EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner planning to construct and operate a renewable hydrogen production facility in Ferndale, WA for use by industry partners including a nearby refinery, utility-owned natural gas-fired peaking power plant, and liquid hydrogen distribution for heavy-duty transportation.
• AmazonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner with sustainability initiatives. Amazon is adopting green hydrogen to help decarbonize its operations and is part of the broader PNWH2 partner network.
• Atlas AgrocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner developing a clean hydrogen production facility near Richland, WA to support the manufacturing of nitrogen fertilizers, providing the region with local, sustainable fertilizer supply.
• Northwest Seaport AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner developing and implementing an incentive program to support the purchase and deployment of hydrogen powered drayage trucks and cargo handling equipment for port and goods movement applications in Seattle and Tacoma.
• NovoHydrogencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner developing approximately 900 MW of behind-the-meter solar and wind green hydrogen projects across Texas, California, and Oregon, including Express Ranch Hydrogen along the I-84 corridor in Oregon.
• Lewis County TransitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner working in partnership with Washington State public transit providers to establish a hydrogen fueling network along the I-5 corridor in Western Washington, building new hydrogen production plants and fueling stations for fuel cell electric vehicle buses.
• St. Regis Solar HydrogencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner constructing and operating a hydrogen production facility near St. Regis, MT to supply hydrogen to an existing fueling station along I-90, including onsite gaseous tube storage and loading rack distribution system.
• Puget Sound EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional utility partner providing energy infrastructure expertise. PSE is exploring hydrogen development opportunities including partnership with Modern Hydrogen for decarbonization technologies.
• PACCARminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner and truck manufacturer in the PNWH2 network, contributing to heavy-duty transportation sector decarbonization efforts.
• Plug PowerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClean energy technology partner in the PNWH2 network, providing hydrogen fuel cell technology expertise for transportation and industrial applications.
• Renewable Hydrogen AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association partner with Executive Director Erin Childs serving on the PNWH2 Board. RHA supports the growth of the hydrogen economy in Washington state through education and advocacy.
• JCDREAM / CHARGEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic/research consortium led by Aaron Feaver that supports hydrogen economy growth in Washington state. CHARGE (Consortium for Hydrogen and Renewably Generated E-Fuels) provides technical assistance and stakeholder engagement support for the hub.
• Centralia CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner receiving over $4 million in investment from the hub to provide worker training programs. Hosts annual STEM Career Academy for high school students including hydrogen technology education.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gulf Coast Hydrogen Hub: One of the seven DOE-designated Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs serving Texas and the Gulf Coast region. Operates under the same DOE H2Hubs framework, partnering with industrial gas producers, ports, and refining operators on hydrogen production and end-use projects — directly comparable in mission and structure to PNWH2.
• California Hydrogen Hub (ARCHES): One of the seven DOE-designated Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs, ARCHES leads California's hydrogen hub development with similar mission, DOE H2Hubs funding structure, and multi-stakeholder coalition model. PNWH2 and ARCHES share the same DOE program structure and funding lifecycle.
• Midwest Hydrogen Hub: One of the seven DOE-designated Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs serving Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. Operates the same DOE H2Hubs program structure and coordinates hydrogen production and end-use across industrial, transportation, and power generation sectors — directly comparable to PNWH2's scope and structure.
• Mid-Atlantic Hydrogen Hub (MACH2): One of the seven DOE-designated Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs serving Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. Operates under the same DOE H2Hubs funding structure with a multi-stakeholder coalition spanning ports, industry, labor, and state agencies — directly comparable to PNWH2's organizational model.
• Heartland Hydrogen Hub: One of the seven DOE-designated Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs serving Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Uses the same DOE H2Hubs cost-share program and targets agricultural and industrial end-uses — a directly comparable regional hydrogen hub organization to PNWH2.
• Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2): One of the seven DOE-designated Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs covering Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. Operates the same DOE H2Hubs federal cost-share model and partners with labor, academia, and industry to develop regional hydrogen ecosystems — a structurally identical counterpart to PNWH2.

Others

• Hydrogen Council: Global CEO-led industry coalition of major energy, industrial gas, automotive, and technology companies working to accelerate hydrogen adoption. While PNWH2 is a regional implementation hub, Hydrogen Council represents a related industry-coordination role at a global scale, making it thematically comparable as an enabling ecosystem participant.
• Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA): Nonprofit coalition of state clean energy agencies and programs that facilitates collaboration on clean energy deployment. PNWH2 and CESA share a similar coalition/governance model but CESA operates across all clean energy technologies nationally rather than focusing specifically on hydrogen hub development.
• Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA): U.S. trade association representing the fuel cell and hydrogen industry, including manufacturers, suppliers, and end-users. While PNWH2 coordinates regional hydrogen deployment, FCHEA advocates for hydrogen policy and standards nationally — making it a complementary ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Renewable Hydrogen Alliance (RHA): Washington-state-based industry association focused on advancing the hydrogen economy through education and advocacy. RHA Executive Director Erin Childs sits on PNWH2's board, making RHA a complementary ecosystem player focused on a single state within PNWH2's broader three-state region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PNWH2Assoc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@pnwh2
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pacific-northwest-hydrogen-association

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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