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BCUC approves third BC Hydro reconsideration request
On March 20, 2024, the BCUC approved a request from BC Hydro to reconsider an earlier BCUC decision that the utility must file two related…
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BC 1 Call’s role in infrastructure damage prevention
The BC government recently proclaimed April as Safe Digging Month. While every month should ideally be a safe digging month, this proclamation is a timely…
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BC Hydro EV charging rates: BCUC protects ratepayers and the public interest
On March 13, 2024, the BCUC approved BC Hydro’s application for permanent public electric vehicle (EV) charging rates. From June 1, 2024, BC Hydro will…
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BC Hydro cost of capital proceeding delayed
On March 21, 2024, the BCUC approved a request from BC Hydro, allowing the utility to delay submission of its cost of capital application. For…
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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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