About The Hydrogen Hub Initiative

A coalition of Kansas public entities and private partners have applied for federal funding to make Kansas a regional hub in the emerging hydrogen economy.

HARVEST Hydrogen, Inc. has applied for funding through the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs program by the U.S. Department of Energy. HARVEST Hydrogen, which has two subrecipients -- the University of Kansas and a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources -- seeks to deploy a multi-billion-dollar program through a combination of private sector investments and DOE funding to accelerate the development of a clean hydrogen economy in the geographic and agricultural center of the country.

About HARVEST Hydrogen

HARVEST Hydrogen is a Kansas-based non-profit organization formed to accelerate the development of energy systems – including hydrogen – in the geographic center and agricultural heart of the United States. The name stands for Hydrogen, Agriculture, Renewables, Vehicles, Energy, Storage and Transportation, which are critical economic growth sectors throughout the Kansas and the Midwest. HARVEST will facilitate energy growth and diversification opportunities across the region and advance education and workforce development initiatives in partnership with Kansas communities. The organization is currently led by interim CEO Jay Kalbas, who also serves as director of the Kansas Geological Survey at KU.

About the University of Kansas

The University of Kansas is one of the nation’s premier research institutions and a leader in scientific discovery related to the earth, energy, the environment and related fields. In addition to conducting research that benefits society, KU educates more than 29,000 students per year across five campuses and has 50 nationally ranked academic programs, including nine programs ranked among the top 10 nationally. As the state’s flagship university, KU strives to create healthy and prosperous Kansas communities by providing medical access, addressing workforce needs, partnering with industry and driving economic growth initiatives that benefit Kansans.

About NextEra Energy Resources

NextEra Energy Resources, LLC (together with its affiliated entities, "NextEra Energy Resources") is a clean energy leader and is one of the largest wholesale generators of electric power in the U.S., with approximately 27,400 megawatts of total net generating capacity, primarily in 40 states and Canada as of year-end 2022. NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, a world leader in battery storage and is driving the development of the green hydrogen economy. The business operates clean, emissions-free nuclear power generation facilities in New Hampshire and Wisconsin as part of the NextEra Energy nuclear fleet. NextEra Energy Resources offers a wide range of clean energy solutions to help businesses and customers across the country meet their emissions reduction goals.