Washington, D.C. – October 13, 2023 – Today, North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) President Sean McGarvey issued the following statement:

“The future of hydrogen in the U.S. is now. The Department of Energy, through its commitment to expanding the deployment of this clean-burning energy resource, continues to demonstrate the Biden Administration’s support of union workers. Through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the establishment of regional clean hydrogen hubs will bolster communities and the environment and uplift America’s middle class with more Building Trades lifelong, sustainable career opportunities.

“We look forward to working closely with the awardees of these federal funds and the Department of Energy to ensure that this domestic industry is established in a manner that responsibly supports working men and women across our country.”

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