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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…
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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…
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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…