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Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit

Canada Revenue Agency / Natural Resources Canada

Available for use before 2034: 40% (carbon intensity under 0.75), 25% (0.75 to under 2), 15% (2 to under 4); available for use in 2034: 20%, 12.5% and 7.5%

Refundable credit for capital invested in producing clean hydrogen and clean ammonia in Canada, with higher rates for lower carbon intensity.

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Who qualifies

Eligible clean hydrogen property acquired from March 28, 2023 and available for use on or before December 31, 2034. Hydrogen must have a carbon intensity of less than 4 kg CO2e per kg hydrogen produced. Claimed by businesses and trusts on a corporate or trust return.

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Good to know

  • Funding: Regular rate excluding clean ammonia equipment. No credit when carbon intensity is 4.0 or more or after 2034. Bill C-31 proposes adding methane pyrolysis hydrogen (proposed only).
  • Notes: Rate table on the calculate page: 40%/25%/15% before 2034 and 20%/12.5%/7.5% in 2034 by carbon-intensity band. Methane-pyrolysis expansion is proposed only.

Evidence from the official page

  • amount“The regular credit rate is between 15% and 40% of the capital cost of eligible clean hydrogen property” source ↗
  • status“that becomes available for use on or before December 31, 2034” source ↗

Verified 2026-10-08 · High confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.