Nova Scotia Invests $3 Million in Green Hydrogen Projects to Drive Industrial Decarbonization

Nova Scotia Backs Clean Fuel Projects with $3 Million Boost

Nova Scotia is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to clean energy. The province has just announced $3 million in funding through its Clean Fuels Fund to kick-start a handful of green hydrogen and clean fuel demonstration projects for 2024–2025.

The big picture? It’s all part of a broader push for industrial decarbonization and getting serious about sustainable energy solutions, especially in sectors that are notoriously tough to electrify.

Fueling Innovation in Green Hydrogen

A couple of standout companies are getting a sizable boost. Innergex Renewable Energy landed $793,000 to move forward with its Osprey H2 hydrogen hub in Halifax. This facility will play a key role in the province’s growing hydrogen infrastructure.

Waterford Energy Services was awarded another $793,000 to build a mobile hydrogen production unit, allowing them to produce clean fuel wherever it’s needed most.

Meanwhile, in the Strait of Canso region, Richmond County’s government received $221,250 to develop a more comprehensive clean fuel strategy tailored to the area’s unique needs and opportunities.

More Than Just Climate Action — It’s Economic Momentum

This latest round of funding is another piece of the province’s clean energy roadmap, Our Climate, Our Future. Beyond the climate goals, these projects are expected to provide real, on-the-ground benefits — from slashing emissions and improving air quality to driving job creation and building local expertise in emerging hydrogen technologies.

After spending the past decade weaning off fossil fuels and shifting toward renewables, Nova Scotia is clearly ramping things up. The increasing interest in green hydrogen across the province suggests this is just the tip of the iceberg. With investments like these, the future of clean fuel in the region is looking a lot brighter.