Welcome to Just and Reasonable, a unique source of information on energy policy and regulation in BC.
Receive the free weekly newsletter for insights into how government policy and utilities are affecting BC’s economy, security and climate.
Recent articles
-
BC government bypasses regulators to advance North Coast Transmission Line
The government is avoiding scrutiny and giving BC Hydro too much discretion, while at the same time rationing power to BC’s emerging economy. Introduction On Monday the BC government introduced…
-
What’s missing from BC Hydro’s annual report?
BC Hydro is less than totally transparent in a number of important areas. The BCUC could do more to ensure ratepayers’ interests are being protected. Introduction I recently used BC…
-
Nelson Hydro rate increase of 7.54 percent approved by the BCUC
The rate increase was necessary to pay for service reliability improvements. But does Nelson Hydro really need to file a rates application every year? Introduction Municipal energy utilities are not…
-
Did the government set BC Hydro’s rates too low?
BC Hydro needs everything to go right for the next two years. Analysis of its latest annual reports suggests the early signs are not encouraging. Introduction Once upon a time…
-
How much should BC Hydro customers pay for the Site C dam?
The BCUC could disallow some of the forecast $16 billion cost if the project wasn’t managed prudently. It should review the project in an open and transparent inquiry. Introduction BC…