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Supervisors approve local permitting process for hydrogen fueling equipment over environmental objections

San Francisco Board of Supervisors · January 27, 2026
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The board voted 9–2 on Jan. 27 to pass on first reading an ordinance creating a permitting process for hydrogen fueling station equipment, after Supervisor Fielder argued hydrogen projects risk fossil‑fuel lock‑in and community health harms.

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 9–2 on Tuesday to pass on first reading an ordinance amending the building code to create a permit and permitting process for hydrogen fueling station equipment.

Supervisor Fielder said she would vote no, arguing that ‘‘hydrogen is a Trojan horse for fossil fuel lock‑in’’ and raising concerns about…

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