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Federal Government promises $3.9 billion for BC Hydro’s North Coast Transmission Line
The funding reduces the risk faced by BC Hydro’s ratepayers, and the project now looks increasingly likely to go ahead. Introduction Last week, the BC and Federal governments announced a…
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BC Hydro plugs electricity gaps with natural gas generation
BC Hydro belatedly acknowledges the value of natural gas to keep its system operating reliably. The BCUC should ensure the utility comes clean about how it can scale up this…
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Did TELUS jump the gun with AI data centre announcement?
BC stands to gain from local artificial intelligence data centres, but this deal raises questions about BC Hydro’s competitive process to allocate rationed electricity. Introduction Earlier this month TELUS, a…
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BCUC fumbles attempt to regulate PNG’s costs
Cuts to spending on pipeline safety have thankfully been reversed. But the Utilities Commission’s squeeze on PNG’s operating costs highlights the regulator’s special treatment for BC Hydro. Introduction Pacific Northern…
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BC Hydro rates (and more) at risk from new DRIPA-related court case
Lil’wat Nation demands BC Hydro pay more for its privately generated electricity because of Aboriginal ownership, citing DRIPA. BC’s Attorney General argues they should not. Introduction In December, the BC…