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BC’s climate policies could cause Fortis gas bills to increase 66 percent by 2030
A combination of planned increases in the carbon tax and the use of renewable natural gas will test the minister of energy’s ability to meet his new energy affordability mandate.…
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Will BC Hydro’s ratepayers get “zapped” again?
BC Hydro’s latest call for clean power is being trumpeted as a success. But the energy is going to be expensive, and there are concerns it won’t be available soon…
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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…