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BC government announces possible electricity deal with Ksi Lisims LNG facility
But if the deal doesn’t go ahead, will the North Coast Transmission Line be a white elephant paid for by BC Hydro ratepayers? Introduction The…
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Did BC Hydro really achieve its clean electricity goal last year?
BC Hydro’s claim to have met its 100 percent clean electricity goal is not supported by the evidence. It should be more transparent if it…
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Regulator questions BC Hydro on $7 billion Site C Dam cost overruns
The questions are a good start. But the BCUC should go further, and initiate a formal inquiry. Introduction BC Hydro’s Site C dam was completed…
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We need to talk about electricity self-sufficiency
We should understand the real cost of maintaining our energy independence. Are we willing to pay for it? Introduction Since 2016, BC’s Clean Energy Act…
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BC Hydro spent nearly $2 billion on imported electricity in two years
The trend is improving, but we’re still feeling the effects of the drought Annual reports According to BC Hydro’s annual report to the BC Utilities…
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Reflections on 2025
As the year comes to a close, it’s time to look back at my predictions for 2025. How clear was the Just and Reasonable crystal…
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BC Hydro’s operating expenses are growing too fast
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…
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Government disdain for independent regulation clear from North Coast Transmission Line debate
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…
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BCUC approves Fortis LNG storage upgrade at Tilbury
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.…
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BC Hydro’s latest Integrated Resource Plan raises more questions than answers
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?…
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