Kessia, Dave, and Iftikhar discussed the collaboration between Alberta Innovates and Emissions Reduction Alberta in funding hydrogen innovation projects. They highlighted the seamless transition of projects between the two organizations, with Alberta Innovates supporting early-stage research and Emissions Reduction Alberta funding pilot plants and commercial deployments. The panelists noted that the hydrogen innovation ecosystem has evolved, with a focus on shorter-term, economic opportunities, particularly in transportation. They also emphasized the importance of considering broader emissions reduction and economic viability in project selection.

GUESTS:
David Van Den Assem- Alberta Innovates
david.vandenassem@albertainnovates.ca

Iftikhar Huq- Emissions Reduction Alberta
ihuq@eralberta.ca

HOST:
Kessia Kopecky
Edmonton GLOBAL
http://hydrogen.ca/