Air Liquide wanted to:
Secure concept approval to build a first-ever network of hydrogen fueling stations as a first step towards introducing fuel cell vehicles in New York.
Challenges Air Liquide faced
They needed to secure permits from the Department of Buildings and the Fire Department while simultaneously building community and political support in Brooklyn and the Bronx by assembling a coalition of supporters including the Brooklyn and Bronx Borough Presidents and other elected officials, community leaders, and environmental and industry organizations.
Capalino Assisted with
- Securing necessary approvals
- Business strategy
- Community relations
- Coalition building
- Permitting
What we got done
Obtained concept approval for Air Liquide’s plan in 2018, as well as laid the groundwork for Air Liquide’s future hydrogen fueling network when the auto companies introduce fuel cell vehicles in New York.
