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BC Court of Appeal upholds BCUC decision, rejects City of Richmond’s appeal
On January 17, 2024, the BC Court of Appeal rejected an appeal from the City of Richmond (Richmond) to overturn a BCUC decision. The matter…
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BCUC recommends reduced regulation for thermal energy systems
On December 21, 2023, the BCUC recommended that more commercial thermal energy systems should be exempt from active regulation. The BCUC’s current “Stream A” thermal…
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BCUC rejects Fortis application for new Okanagan gas pipeline
On December 22, 2023, the BCUC rejected Fortis Energy Inc.’s (FEI’s) application to expand its pipeline capacity in the Okanagan. FEI had requested approval from…
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BCUC publishes final list of efficiencies
On December 22, 2023, the BCUC published its “final list of efficiencies”, following feedback from stakeholders on the BCUC’s draft list. The BCUC did not…
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BCUC denies intervener status in BC Hydro rates proceeding
In a letter dated November 21, 2023, the BCUC has denied a request from the Association of Major Power Consumers (AMPC) to participate as an…
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Panel reports on causes of BC Hydro’s vault explosion
On December 14, 2023, a panel appointed by BC Hydro to review the February, 2023 explosion at one of BC Hydro’s underground vaults issued its…
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Fortis electricity rate increase of 6.74% approved
On December 12, 2023, the BCUC approved an increase of 6.74 percent to the electricity rates for FortisBC Inc. (FBC). Similar to FEI’s gas delivery…
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Fortis gas delivery rate increase of 8% approved
On December 7, 2023, the BCUC approved an increase of 8.00% in the gas delivery rate for FortisBC Energy Inc. (FEI) for 2024. However, the…
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Nelson Hydro’s 10% rate increase approved
On December 5, 2023, the BCUC approved Nelson Hydro’s request for an increase of 9.87 percent for its rural ratepayers for 2023 (the BCUC only…
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BCUC efficiency drive may reduce public involvement
On November 16, 2023, the BCUC wrote to its stakeholders seeking their feedback on a series of proposed efficiencies. Feedback was due November 30, 2023.…
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