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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…
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BCUC bars environmental advocate and denies due process in BC Hydro Fort Nelson proceeding
The BC Utilities Commission’s failure to conduct proceedings in a public and open manner is undermining its credibility as an impartial adjudicator. Introduction The BCUC has been cutting back on…
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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,…