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Recent posts
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BC Hydro let off the regulatory hook, again
BCUC reverses its decision to oversee BC Hydro’s planning of diesel replacements in non-integrated areas, despite pleas from First Nations. Introduction On October 22, 2024, the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC)…
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The City of Vancouver should allow the use of natural gas heating for new buildings
Using some natural gas for building heat may allow us to reduce greenhouse gas emissions faster and with less risk to the reliability of the electricity grid. Introduction In July,…
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BCUC reverses yet another BC Hydro regulatory decision
Evidence is mounting that the BC Utilities Commission is no longer independently regulating the provincially owned electricity utility. Introduction On October 22, 2024, the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) reversed an…
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BC should reconsider its opposition to nuclear energy
We’re going to need a lot more electricity from somewhere, and the nuclear option is looking increasingly credible. Recent announcements Three recent items in the press caught my eye: All…
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BCUC closes Cambie Gardens complaint without resolution, but denies access to the reasons
The BCUC’s decision probably has valuable lessons for the thermal energy systems market in BC and may signal a change in approach to its regulation. We should know the reasons.…