Energy Minister Michelle Mungall has announced a freeze on BC Hydro rates until April 2019.
The Nelson-Creston MLA says spiraling electricity costs have made life less affordable for BC residents.
Mungall says the freeze will be in place while the crown corporation undergoes a review.
BC hydro serves the northern part of West Kootenay and also sells power to Fortis BC, which in turn sells to Nelson Hydro.