Strathcona County to help build mobile hydrogen fuelling station for transit buses
Posted March 11, 2025 1:40 pm.
Last Updated March 11, 2025 1:41 pm.
Strathcona County is committing to exploring hydrogen as a possible fuel source for heavy-duty municipal fleets such as transit buses and trucks.
The municipality east of Edmonton says it’s investing $350,000 – in capital and in-kind contributions – to test the new technology and build a mobile hydrogen fuelling station.
The station will be operational in Edmonton this spring, with a second one scheduled for 2026.
It’s all part of the Alberta Zero Emissions Fleet Fuelling (AZEFF) project, with Strathcona County partnering with the City of Edmonton and Emissions Reduction Alberta.
“Through this project, we’ll gain valuable insights into how hydrogen fuel cell vehicles perform compared to battery electric vehicles, especially in Alberta’s extreme weather conditions,” said Stacy Fedechko, Strathcona County’s chief commissioner, in a news release.
Strathcona County has also vowed to transition, this year, at least one heavy-duty truck to run on both hydrogen and diesel.
“By testing these products and sharing our findings, we’re helping pave the way for low-emission fleets in the future,” said Fedechko. “These technologies not only align with the County’s environmental goals, but also ensure we continue to meet the high service standards our community has come to expect.”
Clean hydrogen projects are viewed as environment-friendly alternatives to fossil fuels.
