About us
Powering a clean, sustainable future
BC Hydro is a provincial Crown corporation, owned by the government and people of British Columbia, Canada. We generate and deliver electricity to 95% of the population of B.C. and serve over five million people. That's a big responsibility that demands a simple, clear and straightforward mission with a clear vision that's guided by our values.
See our service area map [PDF, 176.3 KB].
Our mission
We are here to safely provide our customers with reliable, affordable, and renewable electricity.
Our vision
A sustainable and prosperous future for all British Columbians.
Our values
These values define our culture and guide our approach to powering the province:
We are safe
To keep each other and the public safe by building and upholding a strong culture of physical and psychological safety.
We are here for our customers
To understand how our work impacts customers, directly and indirectly, and to prioritize their needs and add value to their experience.
We act with integrity and respect
To demonstrate honesty and transparency by staying true to our word and standing behind our actions.
We work together
To foster trust, open communication, collaboration, and accountability within and across groups.
We are forward thinking
To inspire curiosity, continuous improvement, and innovation in ourselves and each other.
We are inclusive
To create an environment where we are genuinely valued for our unique perspectives and contributions.
Governance and mandate
As a Provincial Crown corporation, the owner and sole shareholder of BC Hydro is the Province of British Columbia. See our latest mandate letters:
- 2025/26 Government Mandate Letter [PDF, 200 KB]
- 2023/24 Government Mandate Letter [PDF, 576 KB]
- 2021/22 Government Mandate Letter [PDF, 376 KB]
We report through the Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions. Four key pieces of legislation – including the Clean Energy Act – combine to provide:
- A mandate to generate, manufacture, conserve, supply, acquire, and dispose of power and related products
- Regulatory power to the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC), to ensure our customers receive safe, reliable and non-discriminatory energy services at fair rates
- A reasonable opportunity to the shareholder (Province of B.C.) to earn a fair return on its invested capital.
- The Act also ensures public ownership of our heritage resources, which include BC Hydro's transmission and distribution systems, and all of our existing generation and storage assets.