Alberta’s first hydrogen fueling station revealed in Nisku [Video]

The road to a zero-emission Alberta is underway as the province revealed the first commercial hydrogen fueling station Wednesday morning.

Premier Danielle Smith and Minister Brian Jean attended the event, marking the beginning of the expansive infrastructure network planned across western Canada.

The hydrogen fueling station is located at Blackjacks Roadhouse in Nisku, Alta. Blackjacks’ owner Krysta Shields said the expansion of hydrogen energy in Alberta is the type of legacy her family wants to leave behind.

“As demand for hydrogen grows, we have plans to expand this fueling infrastructure to other key transportation hubs in Alberta, like Grand Prairie, and Fort McMurray,” said Shields. “We’re so proud to be a part of that.”

Along with the refueling station, the province reiterated its commitment to the “5,000 Hydrogen Vehicle Challenge” – a goal of 5,000 hydrogen cars on Alberta roads within five years.

Premier Smith doubled-down on her excitement on …