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Hydrogen
An energy transition is underway, spurring dramatic shifts in how the world produces and consumes energy. Advancing a hydrogen energy system may play a large role in this transition for Canada.

Hydrogen offers an emissions free, economically friendly fuel to move heavy freight (e.g., transport trucks, trains, ships, airplanes, etc.). It has promise as an energy storage mechanism to support renewable energy from wind and solar. And, it can also be a solution for net-zero heating in our homes and businesses by displacing natural gas.
Canada can make hydrogen cheaper than almost anywhere else in the world, including from natural gas, presenting a remarkable export opportunity. Making emissions free hydrogen fuel out of natural gas is a rare scenario where the economic and environmental interests of Western Canada align with the rest of the country, with compelling national unity implications. It leverages existing experience and technologies commonly used in the oil and gas sector presenting an enormous opportunity for Canada to be a global hub for low-cost production of hydrogen.
But challenges exist. There is no hydrogen-as-a-zero-emission fuel economy in Canada because there is no distribution system because there is no sustained demand at scale for hydrogen as a fuel. This is a challenge The Transition Accelerator can help solve.
Latest
Report: Towards Net-Zero Energy Systems In Canada: A Key Role For Hydrogen
This white paper was prepared by The Transition Accelerator to provide techno-economic and environmental details
Blog: Getting Canada energized about hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks
As Globe and Mail writer Adam Radwanski said in a recent column, “hydrogen is so hot right now.” He’s right.
Report: Survey of heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles and their fit for service in Canada
This report explores the fit of hydrogen fuel cell electric technology to meet the needs of the heavy-duty vehicle sector.
News Release: New Task Force To Create Framework To Advance Hydrogen Economy in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland
New Task Force Brings Together The Region’s Mayors, Industry And Energy Leaders, Academic Experts And More
Report – The Future of Freight Part C: Implications for Alberta of Alternatives to Diesel
Exploring the potential of low or zero-emission fuels for heavy freight.
Report – The Future of Freight Part B: Assessing Zero Emission Diesel Fuel Alternatives for Freight Transportation in Alberta
Comparing low-carbon energy systems that can meet the needs of the freight sector.
Report – The Future of Freight Part A: Understanding the System
Transport sector on the cusp of major changes driven by improvements in efficiency and competitiveness.