"Schumer advocates for Rochester to become a leading green hydrogen hub"

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is pushing for the U.S. Department of Energy to establish a hydrogen fuel hub in the northeast involving seven states, including New York, which could result in a $1.25 billion investment in the region. Schumer believes this could create a cleaner fuel source for traditional motor vehicles and power stations to help utilities in New York state keep up with demand for electricity. The hydrogen hub designation could result in adding thousands of jobs in the state, with Plug Power's CEO noting that the company already provides hydrogen fuel technology for commercial vehicles.