BC Hydro makes plans as power demand plummets due to pandemic
Demand estimated to be down nearly 10%, more than double the decline following the 2008 recession.
Former BC government policies cost BC Hydro billions: energy minister
NDP will write down $1.1 billion in deferred expense costs to reduce the amount of rate increases.
AltaGas slashes dividend, sells remaining stake in BC hydroelectric operation
The company also says it has targeted an additional $1.5 billion to $2 billion in asset sales next year.
Province launches two reviews into BC Hydro over costs, future
An advisory group that includes staff from government ministries and BC Hydro will conduct the first review.
Mercer to give up TSX listing following loss at NAFTA tribunal
Forest products company had mounted a $250-million claim against the Canadian government in early 2012.
NAFTA tribunal rules Canada did not violate trade agreement in BC pulp mill case
Mercer claimed competing pulp mills in the province received more favourable treatment over purchase/sale of power.
Environmentalists challenge BC Hydro’s right to relocate tadpoles
They allege the BC government knowingly overstepped its authority when it gave permission.
BC Hydro seeks injunction against Site C dam protesters
Protesters call for temporary suspension of land-clearing, construction and federal approvals.
BC Hydro sets contract for Site C dam at $1.75B
Contract will be completed over eight years and is expected to employ up to 1,500 people.
BC slammed for pushing forward $1.5B Site C deal
Several groups with outstanding legal challenges against the megaproject.
Clark tells BC Hydro to permit union organizing on Site C
Province’s council of building trades has filed a lawsuit that argues BC Hydro’s plan violates the charter.
BC Hydro and LNG Canada sign power deal
Project decision still not final.
BC Site C hydro dam project not a certainty
Energy minister expects a decision by the end of the year.
F. Nations tells BC hydro dam or LNG, not both
Government says dam needed to meet clean energy commitments.
Innergex begins operations at 17.5 MW BC hydro facility
Northwest Stave River project will power more than 5,500 BC households annually.
