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Are economic issues derailing BC’s climate agenda?
The energy minister’s new marching orders have different priorities than a year ago, and may reflect a new degree of realism in the face of financial constraints. Introduction On January…
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Eight predictions for BC’s energy sector in 2025
It’s time to gaze into the regulatory crystal ball. Here are some predictions for 2025, from the safe bets to the really long shots. 1. The BC government will fail…
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Fortis residential gas bills rose 17.5 percent on January 1
This is a shocking increase in one year, which the BCUC should have considered smoothing out. But worse may be to come – and it’s clear the BC government’s energy…
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BCUC agrees to a more robust process in BC Hydro Fort Nelson proceeding
In addition to letters of comment, interveners will now get to make a final argument, but the BC Sustainable Energy Association still won’t be able to participate. Introduction Earlier this…
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BCUC agrees public has right to see reasons for Cambie Gardens Energy decision
In a win for transparency, the BC Utilities Commission reverses an earlier ruling that its reasons for the Cambie Gardens Energy complaint decision should be confidential. Background The matter concerns…