B.C.’s hydrogen strategy a first step in the global race to develop a clean hydrogen economy

Source: · CLEAN ENERGY CANADA · | July 6, 2021

Source: Photo by: B.C. Government

VICTORIA — Mark Zacharias, special advisor at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the British Columbia government’s announcement of a new hydrogen strategy:

“Today’s announcement connects the dots to help establish B.C. as a North American hub in clean hydrogen.

“B.C.’s abundant low-carbon electricity, innovative companies and skilled workforce position the province to compete globally in the growing clean hydrogen economy. As countries like Germany, the U.K., Saudia Arabia, and Australia direct significant investments into their respective clean hydrogen sectors, this global race is on, and B.C. will need the right strategy and the right investments to secure its competitive position.

“The hydrogen strategy’s focus on hard-to-decarbonize sectors—like commercial transportation and for industrial heat and feedstock in manufacturing—is the right one. We are also pleased to see a commitment to establishing ambitious carbon intensity targets and a regulatory framework for carbon capture and storage.