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How much will BC Hydro bills really go up on April 1?
The claim that BC Hydro bills will increase by an “average” of 3.75 percent contains enough spin to make you dizzy. In fact, almost 80 percent of BC Hydro residential…
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Was the BC government’s recent Order to the BCUC legal?
The Utilities Commission Act prevents the government from overriding a BCUC decision. It may have done just that. Introduction The BC government recently issued an Order to the BC Utilities…
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BC government hammers another nail in the coffin of BCUC independence
In bypassing the regulator, the government has set rates for BC Hydro that are probably too low. This will create big problems down the road, just like it did last…
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BC Hydro’s plans to keep bill increases low are under pressure
BC Hydro’s third quarter financial results are out. The promise of limiting bill increases to 2.3 percent for the next four years is looking distinctly shaky. Editor’s note: Since this…
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BCUC improves regulation of BC’s thermal energy systems
The BC Utilities Commission has deregulated many thermal energy systems and strengthened consumer protection. It could have gone a bit further, though. Introduction The BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) regulates energy…