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B.C. records record power usage amid blast of Arctic weather
By Simon Little Online Journalist
A blast of icy weather across British Columbia has caused a record surge in electricity use, according to BC Hydro. Continue reading
Solar, ‘peak shaving’ best alternative energy options for Penticton: consultant
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
If the City of Penticton wants to stop relying so heavily on FortisBC for power, a new consultant’s report says installing solar panels or using batteries or diesel generators to offset peak demand would be its best options. Continue reading
Power outages aplenty throughout province, BC Hydro map shows
According to BC Hydro, as of 9 a.m. Saturday, the largest amount of power outages were in the Thompson and Shuswap regions, with 12,475 customers affected. Continue reading
BC Hydro warning of possible overnight power outages
The severe weather outages are affecting many residents in the North Okanagan and Shuswap. Continue reading
After nearly 2 years, FortisBC’s major Metro Vancouver gas line replacement complete
By Simon Little Online Journalist
FortisBC is holding a “thank you” event for the community at 10 a.m. on Sat., Dec. 21 at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex in Coquitlam. Continue reading
FortisBC to drop natural gas prices for most B.C. customers in 2020
By Simon Little Online Journalist
While it seems the cost of living in the province is always on the rise, at least one commodity will get cheaper next year for most B.C. residential customers. Continue reading
Call before you dig, urges Fortis B.C., after nearly 100 broken natural gas lines in Kelowna
The City of Kelowna and Fortis B.C. are asking the public to make sure proper protocol is followed when doing any sort of digging. Continue reading
Vancouver, FortisBC ink deal to reclaim natural gas from landfill
By Simon Little Online Journalist
A Metro Vancouver landfill could soon be the region’s next source of natural gas. Continue reading
FortisBC applying to install 1M wireless gas meters across B.C.
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The meters would use sound to measure gas usage and communicate that data wirelessly to FortisBC. Continue reading
Kelowna RCMP seeking witnesses to crash that caused power outage
Police say a second vehicle was involved in the incident, which knocked out power to thousands. Continue reading