British Columbia is a global leader in hydrogen innovation, home to more than half of Canada’s hydrogen fuel cell companies. A major cluster in Metro Vancouver includes over 30 companies spanning the entire value chain, employing 1,900+ people and generating over CAD $375 million annually.
The integration of hydrogen into the energy mix supports climate action and fosters economic diversification by creating new opportunities from British Columbia's natural resources. The Hydrogen Strategy aims to leverage our renewable energy and natural gas resources, geological storage capacity, and innovative technologies to make British Columbia a global hub for hydrogen innovation.
Hydrogen BC, the British Columbia affiliate of the Canadian Hydrogen Association, commends the province's continued commitment to fostering the growth of the hydrogen sector, prioritizing immediate expansion of production, the establishment of regional hubs, and the creation of hydrogen regulatory frameworks.
Hydrogen BC looks forward to continuing its collaboration with the Government of BC, and to advance this collaboration we suggest the following priorities:
- Advance the deployment of BC’s hydrogen hubs, and integrate hydrogen corridors that connect key production
and end-use regions.
- Encourage the adoption of zero-emissions and transitional low-emissions vehicles powered by hydrogen across
government fleets and provincial Crown corporations, including public transit.
- Provide support for the expansion of fueling station development programs/projects, ensuring they
accommodate a broad range of end-uses to help diversify hydrogen market opportunities.
- Partner with industry, academic institutions, and community organizations to launch a coordinated awareness raising
and public outreach initiative.
- Streamlining regulatory and permitting processes for hydrogen projects to ensure timely project development
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