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Why did BC Hydro abandon its clean electricity reporting?
The provincially owned electric utility has stopped reporting on its compliance with provincial climate objectives. This is poor for transparency, but might be good politics.…
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BC government meddling puts gas ratepayers on the hook for marine LNG project
The new project will bring jobs, tax revenues and environmental benefits. But gas customers are unwittingly and unfairly at risk for billions of dollars. Introduction…
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What’s around the corner this fall?
The dog days of summer are a good time to think ahead to the fall. From financial results to legislative changes, it will be a…
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Federal Government promises $3.9 billion for BC Hydro’s North Coast Transmission Line
The funding reduces the risk faced by BC Hydro’s ratepayers, and the project now looks increasingly likely to go ahead. Introduction Last week, the BC…
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BC Hydro plugs electricity gaps with natural gas generation
BC Hydro belatedly acknowledges the value of natural gas to keep its system operating reliably. The BCUC should ensure the utility comes clean about how…
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Did TELUS jump the gun with AI data centre announcement?
BC stands to gain from local artificial intelligence data centres, but this deal raises questions about BC Hydro’s competitive process to allocate rationed electricity. Introduction…
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BCUC fumbles attempt to regulate PNG’s costs
Cuts to spending on pipeline safety have thankfully been reversed. But the Utilities Commission’s squeeze on PNG’s operating costs highlights the regulator’s special treatment for…
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BC Hydro rates (and more) at risk from new DRIPA-related court case
Lil’wat Nation demands BC Hydro pay more for its privately generated electricity because of Aboriginal ownership, citing DRIPA. BC’s Attorney General argues they should not.…
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Will BC build another large hydroelectric dam?
It’s one of the better options for the reliable power the province needs. The sooner we get started the better. Introduction In the two years…
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Will BC have enough electricity to meet its 2050 electrification goals?
New modelling shows BC Hydro needs to double the amount of electricity it currently generates by 2050, but it’s not clear how this could be…
