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What is the future for BC Hydro’s residential rates?
Since 2008, BC Hydro’s residential customers have paid a two-tiered inclining block rate for their electricity consumption: a Step 1 rate until they reach a threshold (1,350 kWh per bi-monthly…
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BCUC approves third BC Hydro reconsideration request
On March 20, 2024, the BCUC approved a request from BC Hydro to reconsider an earlier BCUC decision that the utility must file two related infrastructure requests together. As a…
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BC 1 Call’s role in infrastructure damage prevention
The BC government recently proclaimed April as Safe Digging Month. While every month should ideally be a safe digging month, this proclamation is a timely reminder since spring is a…
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BC Hydro EV charging rates: BCUC protects ratepayers and the public interest
On March 13, 2024, the BCUC approved BC Hydro’s application for permanent public electric vehicle (EV) charging rates. From June 1, 2024, BC Hydro will charge a rate of 28.28…
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BC Hydro cost of capital proceeding delayed
On March 21, 2024, the BCUC approved a request from BC Hydro, allowing the utility to delay submission of its cost of capital application. For most utilities, the BCUC determines…