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B.C. Hydro breaks ground on multi-billion dollar North Coast Transmission Line

Energy & Utilities Emily Joveski -
Construction has begun on a major transmission line aimed at powering new mining, LNG and industrial projects in northern B.C.

‘Prepare to go home’: Summerland targets Thursday re-entry for about 450 properties

Wildfires John White -
About 450 properties in the District of Summerland could be cleared for re-entry Thursday afternoon as officials prepare to downgrade evacuation orders across much of the community.

BC Hydro announces purchase of Island Generating facility in Campbell River

Energy & Utilities Wylie Henderson -
BC Hydro has announced it will purchase the Island Generation facility in Campbell River, signalling a significant investment toward supporting reliability for Vancouver Island and growing demand for electricity throughout the province.

Extreme heat pushes B.C. electricity demand to record high

Environment my-comox-valley-now -
Extreme heat drove electricity demand in British Columbia to a record summer high Tuesday evening as more households relied on air conditioning to stay cool.

BC to triple public EV charging network by 2035

Transit Kate Brown -
The B.C. government and BC Hydro said they will add 3,500 public electric-vehicle charging ports by 2035, more than tripling the utility's existing public charging network.

BC Hydro powering movie night in Comox with electric vehicle July 24

Energy & Utilities Wylie Henderson -
BC Hydro is bringing a unique outdoor movie experience to Comox later this month.

BC Hydro signs agreement to supply power to proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The agreement was signed Tuesday in Prince George, where the B.C. Natural Resources Forum is being held this week. The post BC Hydro signs agreement to supply power to proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project appeared first on AM 1150.

Ottawa investing $22.7 for EV charging stations in B.C.

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The federal government announced funding on Wednesday to install more than 480 electric vehicle charging stations in British Columbia. 

BC Hydro urges customers to be alert following recent fraud scams

Energy & Utilities Hussam Elghussein -
BC Hydro urges you to be alert following a big jump in Hydro fraud scams last month. May saw 60...

Hydro warning system to be tested along Puntledge River next week

Community Hussam Elghussein -
Be ready to hear sirens along Puntledge River as siren tests take place next week. BC Hydro will be testing...

BC Hydro increasing Puntledge River inflow again, advising public to stay away

Community Nathan Maley -
More increased water levels are set to hit the Puntledge River this weekend.  BC Hydro said they’ll be doubling their...

BC Hydro President and CEO to retire this summer

Energy & Utilities Hussam Elghussein -
BC Hydro’s President and CEO is set to retire this summer. In a statement issued today, Hydro announced that Chris...

BC Hydro customers to get affordable connection costs starting this summer

Energy & Utilities Hussam Elghussein -
Updates to a BC Hydro policy looks to make the cost of connections more affordable for customers. The BC Utilities...

Heavy snowfall has power outage potential, BC Hydro 

Weather Justin Baumgardner -
BC Hydro says wet snow could bring power outages, and that people should be prepared if they experience power...

North Island’s power restored ahead of schedule after typhoon-related outage

Community Grant Warkentin -
The power was back on ahead of schedule today for nearly 8,000 homes on the North Island, after heavy...

BC Hydro applies for more rate options for customers

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