Bc Hydro

• 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
  
• 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
  
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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
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• B.C. government excludes Tesla products from EV charger rebate program

  However, if someone purchased or received pre-approval for their Tesla product before March 12, 2025, it can still qualify for rebates and will be processed as normal.

  Politics

  Mar 13
• Deal reached to save power plant crucial to Williams Lake economy

  Atlantic Power plant gave notice last February that it was going to pull out of the community, citing an inability to remain profitable under its current contract with BC Hydro.

  Economy

  Mar 7
• B.C. to create ‘one stop shop’ for renewable energy project permitting, regulation

  The B.C. government intends to pass legislation this spring to bring permitting and regulation of new renewable energy projects under the BC Energy Regulator (BCER).

  Economy

  Feb 6
• BC Hydro cancels planned Super Bowl Sunday outage after businesses complain

  One business owner said he was given little notice of the outage, which would have cost the business more than $15,000.

  Economy

  Jan 29
• Trump tariff threat adds urgency for B.C. electricity, minister says

  British Columbia Energy Minister Adrian Dix says the looming threat of American tariffs raises the stakes for boosting the province's energy independence.

  Economy

  Jan 23
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• Former NDP premier Glen Clark appointed BC Hydro chair

  Former B.C. premier Glen Clark is returning to the public eye, two years after leaving his high-profile position as president of Jim Pattison Group.

  Dec 20, 2024
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• Surrey woman killed by falling tree branch during windstorm on B.C.’s south coast

  Environment Canada issued a wind warning for Metro Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast, Victoria, East and West Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands.

  Weather

  Dec 14, 2024