GFO-25-607: Hydrogen Infrastructure Project Opportunity (HIPO)
Funds hydrogen fueling infrastructure development for clean transportation networks to strengthen real-world implementation.
GFO-25-607, the Hydrogen Infrastructure Project Opportunity (HIPO), is a California Energy Commission grant solicitation under the Clean Transportation Program that funds the deployment and expansion of hydrogen fueling station infrastructure in California. The Clean Transportation Program was established by AB 118 in 2007, extended through 1 July 2035 by AB 126, and is funded by vehicle and vessel registration fees, vehicle identification plate fees, and smog abatement fees — not general fund appropriations. GFO-25-607 is administered by CEC's Fuels and Transportation Division. The application deadline is 20 July 2026, with submissions through the CEC Grant Solicitation System (GSS) at gss.energy.ca.gov.
HIPO targets infrastructure applicants — fuel cell station developers, fuel suppliers, and infrastructure operators — rather than vehicle manufacturers or R&D entities. Universities and research organisations are not listed as eligible applicants for this solicitation; eligible applicants are for-profit companies and non-profit organisations with the operational capacity to develop, own, or operate hydrogen fueling stations in California. The Clean Transportation Program's hydrogen fueling objective supports California's zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate by expanding the refueling network accessible to fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) drivers, particularly for light-duty passenger vehicles and potentially medium- and heavy-duty fleets. Award amounts and per-project caps are specified in the GFO-25-607 PDF solicitation document.
Applicants should download the GFO-25-607 solicitation PDF from the CEC website to confirm site eligibility requirements, matching fund obligations, and performance benchmarks before submitting through GSS. The Clean Transportation Program historically prioritises sites in underserved communities and along key transportation corridors to maximise public access to hydrogen fueling. Projects that address geographic gaps in California's existing hydrogen station network and demonstrate viable operational plans are best aligned with the programme's objectives. CEC evaluates applications competitively based on criteria published in the solicitation.
Funds hydrogen fueling station infrastructure projects in California under the Clean Transportation Program, supporting deployment and expansion of hydrogen refueling capacity, with applications due July 20, 2026.
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