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Who’s paying for BC Hydro’s “free” air conditioner giveaway?
You may have seen BC Hydro ads on social media recently offering free portable air conditioning units. If you meet the definition of a low-income…
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New study highlights policy dilemmas in BC’s energy transition
A January 2024 study raises interesting and timely questions about BC’s energy transition. The study was recently presented by Dr. Nastaran Arianpoo, PhD, lead researcher…
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What is the future for BC Hydro’s residential rates?
Since 2008, BC Hydro’s residential customers have paid a two-tiered inclining block rate for their electricity consumption: a Step 1 rate until they reach a…
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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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