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BC Hydro’s operating expenses are growing too fast
Operating expense increases will likely cause rates to rise after the government-imposed rate cap expires. It shows the folly of the BCUC abandoning its plan to impose some fiscal discipline…
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Government disdain for independent regulation clear from North Coast Transmission Line debate
Despite a tight vote in the legislature, the steady erosion of BCUC independence continues. Some of the government’s statements in the debate need correcting. Introduction The BC Legislature recently debated…
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BCUC approves Fortis LNG storage upgrade at Tilbury
The upgrade will improve energy security for Fortis’s customers, and the BCUC has confirmed the need for a natural gas system for decades to come. Introduction FortisBC Energy Inc. (FEI)…
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BC Hydro’s latest Integrated Resource Plan raises more questions than answers
Why doesn’t the plan support the province’s climate goals? And where is the energy coming from for customers of the proposed North Coast Transmission Line? Introduction BC Hydro, the province’s…
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Who should pay for the North Coast Transmission Line?
It appears the government is considering subsidies for customers to use the line, which may not be fully used. The project should be funded by taxpayers rather than BC Hydro’s…