Accelerating Innovation and Economic Growth: Minnesota's Industry Hub Designations

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3 Jul 2024


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This article originally appeared on and was written for the Great River Energy by Golden Shovel Agency.

Minnesota’s recent industry hub designations are propelling the state to the forefront of innovation and economic growth. These designations, such as the Clean Hydrogen Hub, the Med-Tec 3.0 Hub and the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Hub, recognize Minnesota’s leadership and offer significant benefits to businesses, investors and electric cooperatives in the state. They provide a platform for collaboration, innovation and investment, driving job creation and economic growth. These recognitions position Minnesota as a hub for cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices, attracting talent and investment from around the globe.

Minnesota's Clean Hydrogen Hub Designation is a Catalyst for Green Energy Transformation

Minnesota’s Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (H2Hubs) designation will revolutionize the region’s energy landscape. As an H2Hub, it will kickstart a national network of clean hydrogen producers, consumers and connective infrastructure while supporting clean hydrogen production, storage, delivery, and end-use. Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the H2Hubs will accelerate the commercial-scale deployment of clean hydrogen, helping to generate clean, dispatchable power; create a new form of energy storage; and decarbonize heavy industry and transportation.

In conjunction with other hubs, Minnesota will contribute to the reduction of 25 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions from end-users each year — an amount roughly equivalent to combined annual emissions of 5.5 million gasoline-powered cars — and create good-paying jobs across the state while supporting healthier communities.

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