The province of Alberta in Canada is contemplating a significant shift in its energy landscape by proposing legislation that would permit utility companies to blend hydrogen into their natural gas supplies for heating purposes. The Utilities Minister, Nathan Neudorf, highlighted the potential of Alberta's annual hydrogen production of 2.4 million tonnes, presenting a considerable opportunity for emissions reduction. The bill stresses the importance of safety by mandating customer approval for receiving the hydrogen-natural gas blend, with costs recovered only from those opting for the blended fuel. While hydrogen blending is seen as a promising step towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly with a 15% blend potentially cutting emissions by up to 5%, there are concerns about the associated cost implications for consumers. Additionally, the province is planning a substantial overhaul of its electricity market to introduce a 'cost-causation' philosophy, aiming to improve the efficiency of existing infrastructure. However, industry analysts and critics have raised apprehensions regarding the overhaul's potential impacts on renewable energy. The proposed changes, including shifting capacity building costs to energy producers and altering grid access guarantees, could hinder the competitiveness of renewable energy sources in Alberta's market. Concerns have been expressed that these changes may discourage new supply and make renewables financially unviable. As the system overhaul is being developed with a target completion year of 2027, ongoing revisions and adjustments are being made by the Alberta Electricity System Operator. While the move towards hydrogen integration shows promise for emissions reduction, the broader energy system changes raise debates around cost allocation, consumer impacts, and the future landscape of renewable energy in Alberta.