Building Equity Into the Green Hydrogen Transition: Strategies for Justice and Inclusiveness

Synopsis

• Emphasizing the opportunity for green hydrogen to boost local energy access, especially in regions with high renewable energy endowments, and the role of voluntary energy compacts and CSR in achieving clean energy for all.
• Addressing the implications of green hydrogen on water security, land use, and food security, and the need for integrated socio-environmental impact assessments, pricing, and regulatory interventions to mitigate harmful impacts.
• A deep dive into how the North West Pacific Hydrogen hub are developing region-specific plans to align with state-level laws and federal initiatives like the Justice40, ensuring stakeholder and Tribal sovereign inclusion in the energy transformation.