Electricity
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Ecuador rations power, declares emergency as drought limits hydro outputThe power cuts in Ecuador come days after dry weather forced Colombia’s capital city of Bogotá to ration water as its reservoirs reached record lows.WorldApr 16
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B.C. unveils plans to regulate cryptocurrency mining electricity useBritish Columbia is proposing legal changes that would allow the government to regulate the supply of electricity to cryptocurrency miners.EnvironmentApr 11
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Electricity, gas bills could rise given proposed tax change. Why?Electricity Canada is sounding the alarm over a proposed tax change it warns could see some private utilities saddled with millions in additional income taxes.ConsumerMar 5
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Energy experts call for better smart meters to help reduce drain on electricity gridEnergy experts call for better smart meters to help Albertans reduce pressure on electricity gridConsumerFeb 4
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Mohawk Council of Kahnawake to benefit from new wind farmTwenty-one wind turbines are slated to be built producing 147 MW of power, enough electricity for more than 30,000 homes.CanadaJan 31
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After smashing record, BC Hydro says it can ‘ramp up’ power generation at any timeOn Jan. 13, peak hourly power demand in B.C. reached 11,300 megawatts, breaking December 2022's record of 10,977 megawatts.EnvironmentJan 15
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Lethbridge escapes cold snap due to crews, planningThe cold also influenced water services, which affected 43 houses and eight businesses in Lethbridge.WeatherJan 15
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Alberta Electric System Operator lifts Monday morning grid alert as cold snap continuesThe Alberta Electric System Operator issued a new grid alert for the province Monday morning amid an ongoing stretch of extremely cold temperatures.PoliticsJan 15
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BC experiences record-breaking electricity demand amid cold snap, says BC HydroAccording to the utility company, residents consumed 11,300 megawatts of electricity in just one hour on Friday night.ConsumerJan 14
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Protracted drought leaves hydro-power-dependent B.C. importing electricityOngoing drought conditions and growing power usage saw BC Hydro forced to import about a fifth of its electricity this year.EnvironmentDec 19, 2023
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