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BC Hydro is no longer being independently regulated by the BCUC
In the two years since the government fired the BCUC chair, the agency has lost most of its powers to regulate BC Hydro, the provincially owned utility. The BC Premier’s…
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BC Hydro’s new wind and solar projects pass regulatory hurdle
The BCUC approved BC Hydro’s purchase agreements to buy electricity from new power plants. But the narrowly focused decision will do little to satisfy complaints from First Nations, and there’s…
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First round to BC Hydro in its $41 million dispute with City of Surrey
The BCUC establishes BC Hydro’s right to maintain a transmission line where Surrey wants to build a road. Will Surrey spend more taxpayers’ money taking the dispute further? Introduction As…
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New inquiry could make BC’s climate targets even harder to achieve
The BCUC is examining whether gas utilities should continue to buy biomethane from outside the province. This could upset an important part of the government’s climate strategy. Introduction Natural gas…
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Vancouver’s real estate slow-down is causing problems for new energy utilities
Construction delays are putting additional pressure on energy bills. The BCUC needs to maintain a delicate balance between the interests of utilities and their ratepayers. Introduction Energy consumers are used…