About this Report

This comprehensive Transition Accelerator white paper explores the essential contribution of hydrogen to Canada’s transition toward a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions energy system by 2050. It evaluates the techno-economic and environmental aspects of hydrogen production, including green hydrogen from electrolysis and blue hydrogen from natural gas with carbon capture and storage (CCS). The report details the potential hydrogen demand across sectors such as transportation, industry, and heating, and examines the lifecycle emissions and cost competitiveness of hydrogen fuels. It highlights Canada’s unique position as a low-cost producer of both blue and green hydrogen and emphasizes the need for coordinated infrastructure development, market creation, and policy support. This paper also introduces the concept of hydrogen nodes to break the current supply-demand cycle and accelerate hydrogen adoption, positioning Canada as a global leader in clean energy.

What you will find inside the report:

• Analysis of current and future hydrogen production methods, costs, and lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions
• Assessment of hydrogen’s role as a zero-emission fuel in transportation, industry, space heating, and power generation sectors
• Detailed modeling of Canada’s potential hydrogen demand and export markets, including the U.S., Japan, South Korea, and Germany
• Evaluation of economic and policy factors such as carbon pricing, emission credits, and clean fuel standards supporting hydrogen competitiveness
• Strategic recommendations for creating hydrogen supply-demand “nodes,” infrastructure development, and multi-sector collaboration to enable a viable hydrogen economy