WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ) released the following statement after joining President Joe Biden in Philadelphia to announce the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH 2) approval by the U.S. Department of Energy:  

“MACH 2 is an exciting opportunity for South Jersey and the entire Mid-Atlantic region that will transform our regional economy and create thousands of good-paying union jobs and careers throughout our region while also reducing pollution and building a more sustainable future. The construction and operation of MACH 2 will provide immense benefits and opportunities to our local communities and workforce who are well positioned to lead the clean energy future. Beyond the economic impacts, MACH 2 will also decrease pollutants in the air, enhance public health outcomes, and ensure a greener and more sustainable future for South Jersey and our entire region,” Rep. Norcross said. “MACH 2 is poised to revolutionize our region and presents an unparalleled opportunity to reduce pollution and ensure a clean and healthy environment while creating good family-sustaining union jobs that are at the forefront of the clean hydrogen economy. This type of investment would not be possible without the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act, which continues to deliver for working families across the country. There is no better place for a green hydrogen hub than right here in South Jersey and the Mid- Atlantic, and I look forward to working toward a prosperous green energy future that will serve generations to come.” 

Rep. Norcross joined Members of Congress in a letter of support of MACH 2 to Energy Secretary Granholm which can be found here.  

###