The CHA welcomes the City of Mississauga as new Associate Member
MISSISSAUGA – The Canadian Hydrogen Association (CHA) and its regional affiliate Hydrogen Ontario are pleased to announce that the City of Mississauga has joined as a new Associate Member.
Formed in 1974, Mississauga is recognized as Canada’s seventh largest city and Ontario’s third largest city, with a population of over 717,900. Situated on the western shore of Lake Ontario in the Regional Municipality of Peel, it borders Toronto (Etobicoke) to the east, Brampton to the north, Milton to the northwest, and Oakville to the southwest.
Learn more about the City and its ongoing efforts to promote and create a robust hydrogen ecosystem from Geoff Wright, City Manager & Chief Administrative Officer at the City of Mississauga.
“The City of Mississauga is pleased to become a member and to work closely with the Canadian Hydrogen Association in our collective efforts to create a local hydrogen ecosystem. Bringing together key players and creating a market for hydrogen can support the City’s commitment to reducing emissions from our bus fleet and the goods movement sector throughout this important economic gateway. Mississauga’s decision to advance eco-friendly fuels such as hydrogen is a clear indication of its unwavering dedication towards a cleaner and greener future. This move also reflects the City’s strong commitment to reduce its reliance on traditional fossil fuels.”
We are excited to welcome the City of Mississauga to the association! Can you tell us more about the city’s activities and interests in hydrogen?
The City of Mississauga is working to establish a hydrogen hub, or network, designed to promote and create a robust hydrogen ecosystem (e.g. fuel, fuelling infrastructure, equipment, trucks and buses) to support community greenhouse gas emission reductions and help advance awareness of and enable the use of hydrogen as a cleaner fuel. The hub will also serve as a catalyst for technological advancements and stimulate local jobs and the local economy.
What makes Mississauga the ideal location for this hub?
Mississauga is well-positioned considering the:
- Presence of high volumes of logistics and warehousing companies, including Distribution Centres for international and national couriers, mail and package distributors (medium and heavy-duty vehicles)
- Toronto Pearson and the Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA) and surrounding eco-business zone
- Presence of local clean-tech companies advancing hydrogen
- City of Mississauga Transit division’s interest in hydrogen fuel cell electric bus technology
- 401 highway Windsor/Montreal corridor that runs through Mississauga
Why did the City of Mississauga decide to join the CHA?
Joining the CHA will help build connections and share learnings with potential partners and groups locally, in Ontario, and across Canada.
What other news would like the City to share with members of the CHA?
Expected to kick-off in Fall 2024, the first phases of the creation of the Mississauga hydrogen hub will include a participant mapping exercise and an in-depth local hydrogen economy analysis to assess the feasibility of local hydrogen demand, production, distribution, and storage. Engagement and outreach are a critical component of the scope of work and any relevant opportunities for collaboration will be shared with the CHA community!
About the Canadian Hydrogen Association (CHA)
The Canadian Hydrogen Association (CHA) is a national, non-profit association that represents industry, academia, end-users and other stakeholders in Canada’s hydrogen sector. As the Voice of the Sector, the CHA’s mission is to strengthen Canadian leadership, raise awareness of the benefits of clean hydrogen and hydrogen technologies, and accelerate the adoption of its members’ products and services to help create a prosperous low-carbon world. The CHA supports over 200 members across Canada and regional affiliates in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. You can also follow CHA on LinkedIn, X (@PoweringNow) or visit www.canadah2.ca to learn more information.
