Canadian tax credits to boost low-carbon hydrogen
But regime still not competitive with US, says director of Canadian Energy Systems Analysis Research
In its autumn economic statement released in early November, the Canadian government announced preliminary plans for refundable tax credits for low-carbon hydrogen production in the country, as well as for clean technologies including zero-emissions vehicles for mining or construction and their refuelling infrastructure. To learn whether these tax incentives are comparable with what the US government is offering hydrogen producers south of the border through the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), as well as the potential impact for hydrogen-powered vehicles in the off-road market, Hydrogen Economist interviewed David Layzell, director of the Canadian Energy Systems Analysis Resea
Also in this section
6 January 2026
Shifts in government policy and rising power demand will shape the clean hydrogen sector as it attempts to gain momentum following a sluggish performance in 2025
23 December 2025
Government backing and inflow of private capital point to breakthrough year for rising star of the country’s clean energy sector
19 December 2025
The hydrogen industry faces an important choice: coordinated co-evolution or patched-together piecemeal development. The way forward is integrated co-evolution, and freight corridors are a good example
10 December 2025
Project developer Meld Energy ready to accelerate 100MW project in Humber region after securing investment from energy transition arm of private equity firm Schroders Capital






