Clean Hydrogen Program

California Energy Commission

What does it fund?

The Clean Hydrogen Program provides financial incentives to eligible projects in California for the demonstration or scale-up of the production, processing, delivery, storage, or end use of clean hydrogen. For the purposes of this program, clean hydrogen is defined as hydrogen produced from water using eligible renewable energy resources, as defined in Section 399.12 of the California Public Utilities Code, or produced from these renewable energy resources.

Who is eligible for funds?

Funding opportunities are open to public and private entities in California. All demonstration sites must be in California

How does this program provide benefits to priority populations?

Projects may result in localized decrease in criteria air pollutants and improved air quality by reducing and avoiding the use of fossil fuels. Projects may also provide direct cost savings for hydrogen fuel and increased access to clean hydrogen fuel. Projects will create and retain jobs through development, construction, operations, and maintenance, leading to economic growth and workforce development within the hydrogen industry.

How do I access funds?

Applications are considered for grant funding opportunities through competitive solicitations.

Funding timeline

A revised solicitation is  expected to be released in Quarter 1 or 2 of 2026. Projects are expected to start between Quarter 4 of 2026 and the first half of 2027. Updates for these programs will be found on CEC’s Clean Hydrogen Program website or by subscribing to the program’s notifications.

Cumulative Statistics

This is a new program and has not yet implemented any GGRF funds.