Who We Are
BC Hydro provides energy solutions to customers in an environmentally and socially responsible way, balancing British Columbians' energy needs with the concerns of the environment.
Generation, transmission and distribution
The new Clean Energy Act consolidated BC Hydro and BC Transmission Corporation, as of July 5, 2010, to provide a single entity that plans and delivers the clean energy required to meet British Columbia's growing demand for electricity while fostering job creation throughout the province and helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
About our facilities
BC Hydro operates 30 hydroelectric facilities and three natural gas-fueled thermal power plants. About 80% of the province's electricity is produced by major hydroelectric generating stations on the Columbia and Peace rivers.
BC Hydro generates between 43,000 and 54,000 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity annually, depending on prevailing water levels.
A crown corporation
BC Hydro reports to the B.C. Ministry of Energy and Mines, whose energy policies are laid out in the 2007 BC Energy Plan. Several elements and targets included in that plan were updated in the Clean Energy Act of 2010.
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Three Bottom LinesMeeting community needs, taking care of the environment and delivering excellent financial results. |
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Company InformationBoard governance, executive team information, standards of conduct, reports and history. |
Last Modified: Aug 4, 2011
