ACCELERATING HYDROGEN CHALLENGE FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT
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This social media toolkit will help you share information about ERA’s latest funding announcement for the Accelerating Hydrogen Challenge on April 23, 2024.
About the funding announcement
On April 23, 2024, at the Canadian Hydrogen Convention, Premier Danielle Smith announced a $57 million investment in 28 hydrogen projects through ERA and Alberta Innovates.
ERA, with funding from the Government of Alberta’s Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) fund, is committing $34.5 million for eight late-stage projects through its Accelerating Hydrogen Challenge.
Alberta Innovates, in partnership with Natural Resources Canada, is committing $22.5 million for 20 early-stage projects through the Hydrogen Centre of Excellence – Competition 2.
The most recent funding from the Accelerating Hydrogen Challenge will support the following initiatives:
- Scaling-up and deploying hydrogen storage, compression, and blending equipment at an existing compressed natural gas hub.
- Installing hydrogen production, distribution, and refueling infrastructure for heavy duty vehicles in Edmonton and Fort Saskatchewan.
- Establishing a hydrogen-fueled combined heat and power (CHP) system to provide heat and power at the Millennium Place Recreation Centre.
If successful, these projects are estimated to deliver annual greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions of 13 thousand tonnes, cumulative reductions of over 83 thousand tonnes by 2030, and 493 thousand tonnes by 2050. This funding is also expected to create over 722 person-year jobs in Alberta and have a $210 million GDP impact in the province by 2027. Funding amounts per project range from $1.2 million to $7 million.
How you can share
- Copy and paste the suggested social media posts below.
- Tag Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) and the Government of Alberta on your posts.
- Follow ERA on LinkedIn and X @ERAlberta_ to like, comment, and share content about the funding announcement.
- Draft your own customized social media posts. Download the Accelerating Hydrogen Challenge graphics and use the information in the “About the funding announcement” section below.
- Use the hashtags #ERAFunded, #AcceleratingHydrogenChallenge, and #TIERfund
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Date and time: Tuesday, April 23, 2024, after 10:00 a.m.
- Today at the @Canadian Hydrogen Convention, the @Government of Alberta announced a $57 million investment in 28 hydrogen projects through @Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) and @Alberta Innovates. ERA will be committing $34 million to eight later-stage technologies worth over $162 million through the #AcceleratingHydrogenChallenge. These projects are estimated to reduce 13 thousand tonnes of GHG emissions every year. See the full announcement here: https://www.eralberta.ca/media-releases/alberta-announces-almost-60-million-in-funding-to-28-projects-worth-280-million-that-will-advance-the-hydrogen-economy-in-the-province/ #ERAFunded #TIERfund
- We are proud to be a partner of @Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), who just announced over $34 million in funding for eight projects through the #AcceleratingHydrogenChallenge. These projects will create over 722 person-year jobs and contribute $210 million to Alberta’s GDP by 2027. See the full announcement here: https://www.eralberta.ca/media-releases/alberta-announces-almost-60-million-in-funding-to-28-projects-worth-280-million-that-will-advance-the-hydrogen-economy-in-the-province/ #ERAFunded #TIERfund
- Alberta is an emerging leader in the global hydrogen market. Today the @Government of Alberta announced $57 million for 28 hydrogen projects through @Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) and @Alberta Innovates. ERA will provide $34 million in funding for eight projects in the #AcceleratingHydrogenChallenge. These projects will eliminate 493 thousand tonnes of GHG emissions by 2050. See the full announcement here: https://www.eralberta.ca/media-releases/alberta-announces-almost-60-million-in-funding-to-28-projects-worth-280-million-that-will-advance-the-hydrogen-economy-in-the-province #ERAFunded #TIERfund
Date and time: Wednesday, April 23 to Friday, April 26, 2024
- In case you missed it, the @Government of Alberta announced $57 million for 28 hydrogen projects through @Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) and @Alberta Innovates. These projects will strengthen both Alberta’s economy and environment. Check out the projects here: https://www.eralberta.ca/media-releases/alberta-announces-almost-60-million-in-funding-to-28-projects-worth-280-million-that-will-advance-the-hydrogen-economy-in-the-province #ERAFunded #AcceleratingHydrogenChallenge #TIERfund
- Congratulations to the winners of @Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)’s #AcceleratingHydrogenChallenge technology competition. Eight projects are receiving funding from the @Government of Alberta, including hydrogen production and fuel for vehicles, buildings, and energy plants. Learn more here: https://www.eralberta.ca/media-releases/alberta-announces-almost-60-million-in-funding-to-28-projects-worth-280-million-that-will-advance-the-hydrogen-economy-in-the-province #ERAFunded #TIERfund
- Alberta is prioritizing both the environment and economy through a new investment in hydrogen. This week, @Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) announced over $34 million for eight projects through the #AcceleratingHydrogenChallenge. These projects will have a GDP impact of $210 million by 2027 and eliminate 493 thousand tonnes of GHG emissions by 2050. Learn more: https://www.eralberta.ca/media-releases/alberta-announces-almost-60-million-in-funding-to-28-projects-worth-280-million-that-will-advance-the-hydrogen-economy-in-the-province #ERAFunded #TIERfund
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DDate and time: Tuesday, April 23, 2024, after 10:00 a.m.
- Today at #CHC2024, @ABDanielleSmith announced over $57M to 28 hydrogen technologies through @ERAlberta_ & @ABInnovates. ERA will commit $34M to 8 projects as part of the #AcceleratingHydrogenChallenge. https://www.eralberta.ca/media-releases/alberta-announces-almost-60-million-in-funding-to-28-projects-worth-280-million-that-will-advance-the-hydrogen-economy-in-the-province
- Today @YourAlberta & @ERAlberta_ announced over $34M in funding for 8 projects through the #AcceleratingHydrogenChallenge. See the full announcement: https://www.eralberta.ca/media-releases/alberta-announces-almost-60-million-in-funding-to-28-projects-worth-280-million-that-will-advance-the-hydrogen-economy-in-the-province #ERAFunded
- We are proud to be a partner of @ERAlberta_, who just announced an over $34M investment in 8 hydrogen projects. These projects are funded through @YourAlberta as part of the #AcceleratingHydrogenChallenge. See the full announcement: https://www.eralberta.ca/media-releases/alberta-announces-almost-60-million-in-funding-to-28-projects-worth-280-million-that-will-advance-the-hydrogen-economy-in-the-province/ #ERAFunded
- Today @YourAlberta and @ERAlberta_ announced over $34M in funding for 8 projects through the #AcceleratingHydrogenChallenge. These projects will eliminate 493K tonnes of GHG emissions by 2050. See the full announcement: https://www.eralberta.ca/media-releases/alberta-announces-almost-60-million-in-funding-to-28-projects-worth-280-million-that-will-advance-the-hydrogen-economy-in-the-province/ #ERAFunded
Date and time: Wednesday, April 23 to Friday, April 26, 2024
- ICYMI, @YourAlberta is investing $57M to 28 hydrogen technologies through @ERAlberta_ & @ABInnovates. These projects will strengthen Alberta’s environment and economy. Learn more: https://www.eralberta.ca/media-releases/alberta-announces-almost-60-million-in-funding-to-28-projects-worth-280-million-that-will-advance-the-hydrogen-economy-in-the-province/ #ERAFunded
- Congrats to the winners of @ERAlberta_’s #AcceleratingHydrogenChallenge! 8 projects are receiving funding from @YourAlberta. Learn more: https://www.eralberta.ca/media-releases/alberta-announces-almost-60-million-in-funding-to-28-projects-worth-280-million-that-will-advance-the-hydrogen-economy-in-the-province/ #ERAFunded
- @ERAlberta_ is investing over $34M in funding for 8 projects through the #AcceleratingHydrogenChallenge. These projects will have a GDP impact of $210M by 2027 and eliminate 493K tonnes of GHG emissions by 2050. Learn more: https://www.eralberta.ca/media-releases/alberta-announces-almost-60-million-in-funding-to-28-projects-worth-280-million-that-will-advance-the-hydrogen-economy-in-the-province/ #ERAFunded
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