WHEREAS the Edmonton region is a national leader in clean energy and has the experience, infrastructure, and resources to produce low-cost, low-carbon hydrogen at a global scale; and

WHEREAS the world is transitioning to a net-zero future, and Town of Stony Plain is ready to move aggressively as a leader within the Edmonton region to take advantage of this $2.5 trillion global opportunity for Alberta and Canada; and

WHEREAS the Edmonton region can help meet domestic and global demand, and decarbonization efforts; and

WHEREAS Town of Stony Plain stands ready to help meet Canada’s emissions reduction goals using hydrogen; and

WHEREAS Canadian and international leaders from across the entire hydrogen value chain are coming together to discuss and invest in the future of the hydrogen sector at the Canadian Hydrogen Convention from April 23 - 25, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta; and

WHEREAS the week of April 22 to 26, 2024, represents an opportunity for the Edmonton region to showcase its unique strengths in hydrogen production, adoption, use, and innovation; and

WHEREAS Canada’s path to net-zero runs through the Edmonton region. 

THEREFORE, I, Mayor William Choy, of the Town of Stony Plain, do hereby proclaim April 22 to 26, 2024 as "Hydrogen Week".

Dated this April 22, 2024.

 

Mayor William Choy

Town of Stony Plain