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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…
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Will BC build another large hydroelectric dam?
It’s one of the better options for the reliable power the province needs. The sooner we get started the better. Introduction In the two years since Just and Reasonable was…
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Will BC have enough electricity to meet its 2050 electrification goals?
New modelling shows BC Hydro needs to double the amount of electricity it currently generates by 2050, but it’s not clear how this could be done safely. The BCUC should…