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The government is in a bind over BC’s electricity rates
Windfall earnings from energy trading have allowed BC Hydro to avoid large rate increases, while reporting record profits. But it looks like the party’s over. Introduction BC Hydro’s latest annual…
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Why did BC Hydro abandon its clean electricity reporting?
The provincially owned electric utility has stopped reporting on its compliance with provincial climate objectives. This is poor for transparency, but might be good politics. Introduction Ever since 2011, BC…
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BC government meddling puts gas ratepayers on the hook for marine LNG project
The new project will bring jobs, tax revenues and environmental benefits. But gas customers are unwittingly and unfairly at risk for billions of dollars. Introduction On July 24, the provincial…
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What’s around the corner this fall?
The dog days of summer are a good time to think ahead to the fall. From financial results to legislative changes, it will be a busy time for BC’s electricity…
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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…