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BCUC abandons attempt to manage BC Hydro’s cost increases
On March 15, 2024, the BCUC approved a request from BC Hydro to rescind the commission’s 2021 direction that the utility to file a performance-based…
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Is renewable natural gas “clean”?
The answer depends on whom you ask. There is no argument that burning renewable natural gas turns methane into carbon dioxide, which is generally released into the…
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BCUC stands its ground on regulation of thermal energy systems
On March 15, 2024, the BCUC denied a request from the BC Sustainable Energy Association (BCSEA) to reconsider the BCUC’s recent decision on thermal energy…
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BCUC approves latest BC Hydro rates increase with no public input
On March 8, 2024, the BCUC approved BC Hydro’s request to finalize rates for its residential customers in fiscal year 2025, beginning April 1, 2024.…
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BCUC approves a rate increase for BC Hydro, but residential bills will fall. Why?
On March 8, 2024, the BCUC approved BC Hydro’s request to finalize rates for its residential customers in fiscal year 2025, beginning April 1, 2024.…
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BCUC approves first of four BC Hydro reconsideration requests
On February 20, 2024, the BCUC approved BC Hydro’s request to change a rates decision from 2023. As a result, BC Hydro customers can expect…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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