Speak Out Against ARCH2’s Dirty Hydrogen Plans!

The Department of Energy (DOE) is accepting public comments assessng the environmental impact of the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2). Despite its name, ARCH2’s hydrogen production relies on fracked gas—bringing harmful environmental and public health risks to our communities.

Adding to concerns, the Biden administration’s sweeping energy investments in West Virginia are now clouded with uncertainty after the Trump administration froze federal funding for projects like ARCH2. The DOE has also canceled in-person public meetings, limiting opportunities for community input.

We need your voice! Tell the DOE to fully assess the dangers of fracking, pipeline infrastructure, and toxic emissions before moving forward with ARCH2.

Why This Matters:

• Lack of transparency: DOE fails to provide details on ARCH2’s many individual projects, preventing the public from fully assessing their risks.
• Health & environmental risks: Hydrogen from fracked gas comes with pollution from gas wells, pipelines, and toxic wastewater. The environmental analysis must account for these harms.
• Environmental justice concerns: ARCH2 claims to benefit communities, but how will disadvantaged communities be protected without Justice40 funding detailing these benefits?
• Economic concerns: ARCH2 projects would rely on fracked gas that may soon be economically outpaced by clean energy. Will West Virginians be stuck with the bill for dirty energy?

How You Can Help

Complete the form to submit a public comment calling for a full, transparent, and science-based review of ARCH2’s impacts. The comment period closes on March 3.