St. Cloud's Green Hydrogen Project, located at the wastewater treatment plant, is set to receive a significant boost of $3.15 million to support its clean energy efforts. The project aims to establish the Nutrient, Energy, and Water Recovery Facility, which will leverage biofuel and solar energy to operate an electrolyzer that separates water into hydrogen and oxygen. Hydrogen will be utilized as a clean fuel for various purposes like heating, power generation, and transportation, while oxygen will aid in more efficient sewage treatment. The recent funding allocation by St. Cloud-area Senator Aric Putnam supplements previous grants totaling $4.15 million. These funds will cover the expenses associated with research and the implementation of a hydrogen storage system. While the Senate has approved the budget bill containing the funding, the House has its version. Both chambers are expected to convene in a conference committee to reconcile their discrepancies and move the project forward.