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Did BC Hydro really achieve its clean electricity goal last year?
BC Hydro’s claim to have met its 100 percent clean electricity goal is not supported by the evidence. It should be more transparent if it wants the government’s electrification strategy…
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Regulator questions BC Hydro on $7 billion Site C Dam cost overruns
The questions are a good start. But the BCUC should go further, and initiate a formal inquiry. Introduction BC Hydro’s Site C dam was completed in 2025. While BC will…
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We need to talk about electricity self-sufficiency
We should understand the real cost of maintaining our energy independence. Are we willing to pay for it? Introduction Since 2016, BC’s Clean Energy Act has required BC Hydro to…
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BC Hydro spent nearly $2 billion on imported electricity in two years
The trend is improving, but we’re still feeling the effects of the drought Annual reports According to BC Hydro’s annual report to the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) for 2024/25 (F2025),…
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Reflections on 2025
As the year comes to a close, it’s time to look back at my predictions for 2025. How clear was the Just and Reasonable crystal ball? 1. The BC government…