Orange Cove Reverses Hydrogen Pilot Vote | Bakersfield News

Orange Cove’s city council just pulled the plug on a hydrogen blending pilot project after two years of fierce resident backlash — voting 4-0 to withdraw support. Once backed by a different council in 2024, the project faced mounting opposition from locals who felt ignored, leading to over 650 signatures from the group Orange Cove United. Residents demanded accountability and safety, insisting their voices mattered. The gas company respects the decision but plans to move forward with similar projects elsewhere, citing safety research. The $85 million pilot, meant to test clean hydrogen in natural gas, now faces official rejection — and a call for the state to listen to communities over corporate promises. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/691db46e8238004b