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BCUC rejects BC Hydro reactive power project request
On January 24, 2024, the BCUC rejected BC Hydro’s request to authorize its Lower Mainland Reactive Power Reinforcement Project. BC Hydro had requested authorization to install reactive power compensation equipment…
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BC Court of Appeal upholds BCUC decision, rejects City of Richmond’s appeal
On January 17, 2024, the BC Court of Appeal rejected an appeal from the City of Richmond (Richmond) to overturn a BCUC decision. The matter concerned an agreement between FortisBC…
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BCUC recommends reduced regulation for thermal energy systems
On December 21, 2023, the BCUC recommended that more commercial thermal energy systems should be exempt from active regulation. The BCUC’s current “Stream A” thermal energy systems have been exempt…
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BCUC rejects Fortis application for new Okanagan gas pipeline
On December 22, 2023, the BCUC rejected Fortis Energy Inc.’s (FEI’s) application to expand its pipeline capacity in the Okanagan. FEI had requested approval from the BCUC for approximately 30…
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BCUC publishes final list of efficiencies
On December 22, 2023, the BCUC published its “final list of efficiencies”, following feedback from stakeholders on the BCUC’s draft list. The BCUC did not identify the specific changes from…