Developing a Hydrogen Hub
Policy Committee August 10, 2022
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 10 – Leaders representing industry, labor and environmental organizations testified before the Pennsylvania House Democratic Policy Committee Wednesday to explain the benefits and obstacles of developing a hydrogen hub in the state and why this region is an ideal location for its development. The hearing was hosted by state Rep. Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) at Operating Engineers 66 in Pittsburgh from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.. It featured testimony from parties on both sides of the issue. 
Host + Testifiers
- Hosts: Reps. Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) and Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie)
- Testifiers:
- Matt Smith, President, Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
- Michael Ducker, Senior VP/Head of Hydrogen Infrastructure, Mitsubishi Power
- Christopher J. Masciantonio, Director, Government Affairs and Public Policy United States Steel Corporation
- Darrin Kelly, President, Allegheny/Fayette Central Labor Council
- Rob Altenberg, Senior Director Energy/Climate, Penn Future
- Katie Blume, Political Director, Conservation Voters of PA
- Joanne Kilgour, Executive Director, Ohio River Valley Institute
Agenda + Testimony
Media Release + News Coverage
- Development of Hydrogen Hub offers benefits, obstacles, August 10, 2022
- Pittsburgh Business Times, Legislators hear pros, cons of hydrogen/carbon capture hub, August 10, 2022
- The Center Square, Advocates warn Pennsylvania hydrogen hub expensive, inefficient, August 10, 2022
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