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  • Has the BC government changed its energy policy?

    Has the BC government changed its energy policy?

    On February 15, 2024, the BC Provincial government updated its energy objectives set out in the Clean Energy Act. This article considers the possible changes to government energy policy signaled…

  • BC government updates energy objectives

    BC government updates energy objectives

    On February 15, 2024, the BC Provincial government updated its energy objectives set out in the Clean Energy Act. This article considers the impact the changes may have on BC…

  • BCUC approves Fortis gas pipeline integrity project

    BCUC approves Fortis gas pipeline integrity project

    On January 15, 2024, the BCUC approved the request from Fortis Energy Inc. (FEI) to proceed with its Transmission Integrity Management Capabilities project for FEI’s interior transmission system. The project…

  • BCUC rejects BC Hydro reactive power project request

    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…

  • BC Court of Appeal upholds BCUC decision, rejects City of Richmond’s appeal

    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…