Clean Energy Wins Contract to Build Hydrogen Station for Riverside Transit Agency in California
Key Ideas
- Clean Energy secures a contract to design and construct a hydrogen fuelling station for Riverside Transit Agency in California.
- The contract includes providing hydrogen supply and maintenance services for the station to support RTA's transition to a hydrogen-powered vehicle fleet.
- RTA plans to operate an initial set of five fuel cell buses and expand its fleet to over 100 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2035.
- This project signifies a commitment to clean energy solutions and the advancement towards a zero-emission vehicle fleet by 2026.
Clean Energy has been awarded a contract to design and construct a new hydrogen fuelling station for the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) in California. The contract includes not only the construction of the station but also the supply of hydrogen and maintenance services. This initiative will enable RTA to start operating five fuel cell buses initially, with a vision to increase their fleet to more than 100 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2035. The partnership between Clean Energy and Riverside Transit Agency demonstrates the former's expertise in the hydrogen fueling field and the latter's commitment to transitioning to clean, low emissions technologies. The hydrogen fuelling station will cater to long routes, offering a reliable solution for RTA to serve its community with clean energy for years to come. This project marks Clean Energy's second venture into hydrogen construction after completing a similar build for Foothill Transit Agency. Additionally, RTA intends to purchase five 40-foot hydrogen fuel cell electric buses and transition to a zero-emission fleet starting in 2026, supported by a $5.1 million grant from the US Department of Transportation. The Board Chair at Riverside Transit Agency, Jeremy Smith, highlighted the project's reflection of their dedication to fostering healthier communities through clean energy solutions and driving innovation towards environmentally responsible transportation.