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• B.C. wildfires causing flickering lights, outages for some BC Hydro customers

  'Part of the backbone of the grid is near where there's a lot of fire activity in the Southern Interior,' Bob Gammer, BC Hydro community relations coordinator, told CKPG News.

  Fire

  Jul 24
  
• American firm looks to close B.C. plant and government might get involved

  The Arkansas firm Central Moloney Inc. says it is consolidating its Canadian operations, meaning the loss of 43 B.C. jobs by the end of August.

  Economy

  Jul 11
  
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• West Kelowna council officially opposes overhead BC Hydro transmission lines

  Now after months of debate, city council has officially made its position known with a unanimous vote by council to send a letter to both BC Hydro and the BC Utilities Commission.

  Canada

  Jul 3
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• B.C. government considering new hydroelectric project as energy demand grows

  Energy Minister Adrian Dix laid out a plan on Monday afternoon detailing how BC Hydro could meet the rising demand, including investing more in hydroelectricity.

  Politics

  Jun 15
• B.C. government launches selection process for AI, data centre projects to compete for power

  A competitive process awarding companies that offer the most economic and environmental benefits is the right path forward, Energy Minister Adrian Dix said.

  Economy

  Jan 30
• B.C. solar energy initiative allows Okanagan industrial park to generate its own power

  An Okanagan industrial park has unveiled B.C.'s  largest solar energy initiative to date.

  Canada

  Aug 6, 2025
• B.C. seeking a second round of private-sector renewable energy projects

  To qualify, the projects must create renewable electricity, have a capacity of 40 megawatts or greater and have at least one quarter First Nations ownership.

  Economy

  Jul 28, 2025
• BC Hydro issues new call for baseload power supply

  B.C.'s power utility wants to boost the province's baseload electricity generation capacity in a bid to meet the province's growing demand from residents and industries.

  Economy

  Jun 4, 2025
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• Could B.C. be stuck importing power for a 3rd year? Drought and snowmelt prompt concerns

  Ongoing drought conditions in the province are again cutting into B.C.'s ability to generate hydroelectric power, according to Energy Futures Institute chair Barry Penner.

  Economy

  May 13, 2025
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• BC Hydro rates to climb 3.75% in each of next 2 years

  The hike is to offset paying for BC Hydro's 10-year, $36-billion capital plan, paying off the Site C dam, costs related to B.C.'s multi-year drought and the effects of inflation. 

  Economy

  Mar 17, 2025