Hydrogen in Buildings & Appliances: Regulation, Trades, and Safety Practice Development

Fall Virtual Conference | September 25 & 26, 2025
Register

Join leaders from US and Canadian gas utilities, research labs, safety standards bodies in Germany & Canada, and governments as we explore the latest developments in hydrogen and hydrogen blend use in buildings and appliances. This two‑day virtual event will feature regulatory updates from gas utilities, Gasfitter trade news, in-depth perspectives on industry practice standards of safety, applied research findings, and a live virtual hydrogen lab tour.

Who Should Attend

Professionals involved in hydrogen or hydrogen blends near end‑use applications, including:

• Manufacturers
• Gas utilities
• Technical safety authorities
• Research and testing organizations
• Standards and certification bodies
• Policymakers and government representatives
• Consultants and engineers

All interested participants are welcome.

Dates, Time & Location

• Dates: Thursday, September 25 & Friday, September 26, 2025 (Live; recordings available)
• Time: starting 11am ET (8am PT) both days.
• Location: Virtual — registration required

Registration & Pricing

• • Register here: Click to register
  • Choose Day 1, Day 2, or Both Days
    • Early Bird Rate (Both Days): $498 CAD on or before August 27th
      Standard Rate (Both Days): $598 CAD after August 27th
    • Discounts:
      • Group & Government Pricing:
        • Get an extra 10% off for government registrants and/or 3+ registrants from the same company (Email Pete@h2heating.net for invoicing)
      • Academia Pricing:
        • $100 CAD for university faculty (Email Pete@h2heating.net for invoicing)
        • $80 CAD for 2 students (Email Pete@h2heating.net for invoicing)
  • Prices in CAD; USD equivalent is typically ~25% lower (varies by exchange rate)
  • SAVE THE DATE until you register
  • Early bird lasts until Aug 27th. Group & gov’t discounts also available

Featured Highlights

• Canada’s Red Seal Gasfitter trade occupational standards
  Enabling hydrogen inclusion in trades training & licensing across Canada.
  Sean Diakow, Senior Operator, Technology Development (Hydrogen), ATCO Gas +
  Brian Brian McBride RSE, Apprenticeship Training and Certification Standards Lead, Apprenticeship Delivery & Industry Support Services, Alberta Gov’t, Alberta
• California: Hydrogen in the energy sector – Panel Discussion
  Regulatory Framework in California & Hydrogen’s use in electric system and gas system to support decarbonization goals, reliability, and safety
  Jamie Randolph, Principal Hydrogen Program Manager, GHG Emission Strategies, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, California+
  additional California guests
• Regulatory Challenges Introducing Hydrogen in Canadian Provinces
  Kevin Larmer, Director, Innovation & Markets, Canadian Gas Association
• Hydrogen Utility regulatory changes in Nova Scotia
  Jordan MacNeil, Manager, Business Development (Hydrogen), Eastward Energy, Nova Scotia
• Virtual Hydrogen Appliance Testing Lab Tour — Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia
  Explore the Hydrogen Applications Research Laboratory and its ongoing projects.
  Theodore E. Street, B.Eng, M.ASc, P.Eng, PhD Candidate
• German Hydrogen Safety Standardization Roadmap 1.0 + Launch of 2.0
  Learn about the 1st Roadmap for Germany’s safety standards development approach & the follow-up project.
  Christian Wiedenhöft, Project Manager Hydrogen Standardization Roadmap Team, DVGW, Germany
• Canadian Hydrogen Codes and Standards Roadmap: Highlights
  Overview of key hydrogen opportunities in Canada today; Background, methodology and results of the Roadmap + next steps
  Amandeep Garcha, Deputy Director  Fuels Sector & Jillian Townsend, Engineer, Fuels Sector, Natural Resources Canada

*Topics, speakers, and order are subject to change.

Why Attend

• Gain practical insights from utility and safety approach leaders and researchers
• See inside a hydrogen applications lab
• Learn about current projects, safety practices, and emerging standards
• Participate live or watch the recording later

Contact

Hydrogen Heating Network (HHN)
Email: pete@h2heating.net

The presentation schedule below is subject to change without notice.
Times are in Eastern Time (ET).