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BCUC bypassed again as Government legislates BC Hydro’s net income
On July 15, 2024, the BC government ordered the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) to allow BC Hydro’s regulated net income to remain at $712 million…
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Where is BC’s 2024 climate change accountability report?
Section 7.1 of the Climate Change Accountability Act obliges the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy to “make public no later than the end…
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FortisBC expands its renewable natural gas program
FortisBC Energy Inc. (FEI) just announced that, as of July 1, 2024, it will be the “first energy utility in North America to automatically designate…
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BC’s electricity deficit
BC is fixing its near-term electricity shortage, but there is potential for a much larger deficit if we want to expand LNG and mining production…
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BC Hydro launches residential time-of-use rate
The program will promote the adoption of EVs in BC, but ratepayers face paying a hidden $289 million subsidy to fund a cheaper overnight rate.…
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BC Hydro’s Integrated Resource Plan illustrates a serious disconnect between BC’s climate policy and energy planning
BC Hydro’s Integrated Resource Plan does not take seriously enough the possibility of a large increase in demand for electricity, and treats the government’s CleanBC…
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BC Hydro considers net metering program expansion
Here’s a further update to my recent article on the future of rooftop solar and net metering in BC. My thanks to a reader who…
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BC Hydro is powering its newest public EV charging stations with…propane?
Yes, that’s right. On April 30, 2024 the BCUC granted BC Hydro, BC’s largest electrical utility, a certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) to…
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The government plans to trim the BCUC’s regulatory powers
Bill 24 would allow cabinet to override the BCUC’s authority to regulate electricity service and rates for BC’s cryptocurrency businesses. This is neither necessary nor…
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What is the future for the BC government’s climate change targets?
The BC government is not making much progress in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Will it be tempted to soften or even repeal its targets?…