Hydrogen Infrastructure: First Public Hydrogen Authority Launches RFP to Secure Low-Carbon Fuel

The First Public Hydrogen Authority (FPH₂) kicked off its Request for Proposals, RFP 01-26, all aimed at securing low-carbon hydrogen fuel for a range of public transit and industrial needs. By pooling resources under a special joint powers authority, driven by the Cities of Lancaster and Industry, FPH₂ is banking on the idea that bigger, consistent orders and long-term contracts will finally help overcome the hurdles that have held back hydrogen developments for years.

You could call it a demand cooperation or just a clever strategy—the concept is pretty straightforward. Instead of each public transit agency going it alone and negotiating tiny deals, FPH₂ is taking charge of the procurement for bus fleets, passenger trains, port equipment, and more. Cities from Montebello to Shafter and Fresno are on board, while transit operators like Fresno Area Express and North County Transit District share essential route data and operational needs. Plus, major industrial players, like Fenix Marine Services at the Port of Los Angeles, are in on this too. Even the LA/OC Building & Construction Trades Council is showing its support, highlighting labor's interest in building up hydrogen infrastructure. Lancaster, with its vision for net-zero energy, is teaming up abundant desert solar power with hydrogen hubs to create a truly renewable supply. And Industry is offering its insights from heavy manufacturing. Together, these partners are crafting a framework that aligns policy goals with real market demands.

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