Operating expense increases will likely cause rates to rise after the government-imposed rate cap expires. It shows the folly of the BCUC abandoning its plan…

Despite a tight vote in the legislature, the steady erosion of BCUC independence continues. Some of the government’s statements in the debate need correcting. Introduction…

The upgrade will improve energy security for Fortis’s customers, and the BCUC has confirmed the need for a natural gas system for decades to come.…

Why doesn’t the plan support the province’s climate goals? And where is the energy coming from for customers of the proposed North Coast Transmission Line?…

It appears the government is considering subsidies for customers to use the line, which may not be fully used. The project should be funded by…

The government is avoiding scrutiny and giving BC Hydro too much discretion, while at the same time rationing power to BC’s emerging economy. Introduction On…

BC Hydro is less than totally transparent in a number of important areas. The BCUC could do more to ensure ratepayers’ interests are being protected.…

The rate increase was necessary to pay for service reliability improvements. But does Nelson Hydro really need to file a rates application every year? Introduction…

BC Hydro needs everything to go right for the next two years. Analysis of its latest annual reports suggests the early signs are not encouraging.…

The BCUC could disallow some of the forecast $16 billion cost if the project wasn’t managed prudently. It should review the project in an open…