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Hydro launches new initiatives to support clean energy

BC Hydro wants to increase BC’s clean energy supply by launching two new initiatives. Hydro announced this morning they have...

Not many workers are aware of electrical safety rules; new survey shows

When it comes to electrical safety for workers, there is a concerning lack of awareness. This comes from BC Hydro’s...

Only third of parents talk about electrical safety with kids; says new Hydro survey

A new survey from BC Hydro shows that while most parents worry about electrical hazards in and out of...

New Hydro President and CEO to start this summer

A new president and chief executive officer has been selected for BC Hydro. Hydro says that Charlotte Mitha will take...

BC Hydro prepping for wildfire risks ahead of 2025 season

With warmer weather and dry conditions expected, BC Hydro is preparing for wildfire risks. According to Hydro, the summer forecast...

Nominations for Clean Energy Champions open for BC businesses

Nominations for BC Hydro’s Clean Energy Champions are now open. According to Hydro, a Clean Energy Champion is a business...

BC Hydro rates to go up 3.75 per cent

BC residents will have to pay a little bit more for electricity. The BC Government announced today BC Hydro’s annual...

Province set sights on Tesla in latest response to US Tariffs

The BC government is taking action on Tesla, owned by Elon Musk, to protest tariffs on Canadian goods. Tesla cars...

BC Hydro customers to get affordable connection costs starting this summer

Updates to a BC Hydro policy looks to make the cost of connections more affordable for customers. The BC Utilities...

BC Hydro secures lower rates for private power projects

BC Hydro says its first round of private-built power generation projects in 15 years will cost taxpayers less than...

Over 1.4 million BC Hydro customers lost power from weather in 2024

2024 saw the most amount of power outages for BC Hydro customers due to weather. That comes from a recent...

New Chair and directors appointed to BC Hydro

BC Hydro will be having a new chair and three directors for their board this year. On Friday, the BC...

RCMP warns of new scam targeting BC Hydro Customers

RCMP warns of new scam targeting BC Hydro Customers A new scam is targeting BC Hydro Customers, and RCMP are...

Former Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources talks energy saving

Can BC generate enough energy to meet the growing demand and keep the lights on? Not without exploring alternative...

BC Hydro applies for more rate options for customers

BC Hydro hopes to expand their rate options for customers in an application to the BC Utilities Commission. In a...

BC Hydro survey shows most don’t know what to do with downed line

Most families in BC don’t know what to do if they find a downed or damaged power line, new...
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RCMP vehicle sparks wildfire north of Lytton

A wildfire burning near Lytton grew to over 1.5 square kilometres Thursday and has been declared a wildfire of note by the B.C. Wildfire Service.

Climate advocate joins B.C. Greens leadership race

The B.C. Greens have added 24-year-old climate advocate Emily Lowan from Victoria to the slate of candidates in the party's leadership race.

Residents can leave feedback on CleanBC initiative using survey

The B.C. government wants your thoughts on its plan to lower emissions by filling in a survey.

West Kootenay under drought level three

Drought conditions in most of the West Kootenay region are at drought level three.  
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