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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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Has the BC government changed its energy policy?
On February 15, 2024, the BC Provincial government updated its energy objectives set out in the Clean Energy Act. This article considers the possible changes…
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BC government updates energy objectives
On February 15, 2024, the BC Provincial government updated its energy objectives set out in the Clean Energy Act. This article considers the impact the…
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BCUC approves Fortis gas pipeline integrity project
On January 15, 2024, the BCUC approved the request from Fortis Energy Inc. (FEI) to proceed with its Transmission Integrity Management Capabilities project for FEI’s…
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BCUC rejects BC Hydro reactive power project request
On January 24, 2024, the BCUC rejected BC Hydro’s request to authorize its Lower Mainland Reactive Power Reinforcement Project. BC Hydro had requested authorization to…
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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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