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The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub project, backed by a $30 million grant from the Department of Energy, aims to expand hydrogen energy in West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Senator Shelley Moore Capito confirmed that planning is ongoing, with further funding opportunities expected.
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