EN5 Resource Smart Energy Gains Delivered
Gigawatt Hours (GWh) | F2005 | F2006 | F2007 | F2008 | F2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target | 104 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 70 |
| Actual | 104 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
BC Hydro's Resource Smart program was introduced in the late 1980s. It provides additional electricity to the BC Hydro system by modifying, updating and retrofitting our existing generating facilities. This means increased efficiency and electricity production with generally low or no incremental environmental impact.
Resource Smart Energy Gains are the projected, long-term average incremental energy gains for existing generation facilities that are put into service during the year. Targets support the 2007 BC Energy Plan objectives of zero net greenhouse gas emissions for all new electricity generation projects and to ensure renewable and clean electricity generation continues to account for at least 90 per cent of total generation.
In 2006, as part of the Resource Smart program, BC Hydro began redevelopment of Aberfeldie Generating Station, a heritage asset. The capacity of the generating station was increased from 5 MW to 24 MW, resulting in an increase in annual energy production from 34 GWh to 104 GWh. The first unit at the new Aberfeldie Generating Station went into commercial service in December 2008, and the remaining two units were placed in service in May 2010. Two-thirds of the energy gains will therefore be reported in fiscal 2010.
In 2007, BC Hydro began expansion Revelstoke Generating Station (also a heritage asset) on the Columbia River by constructing an additional generating unit that will add approximately 500 MW of additional generating capacity and 130 GWh of annual electricity production. The fifth unit at Revelstoke is scheduled for commercial service in fiscal 2011 (October 2010).
Resource Smart projects are important for ensuring that future generations of British Columbians can enjoy the same benefits of low-cost, reliable power that we do today. Since its inception, this program has added almost 1,300 gigawatt hours (GWh) of annual production, enough to power 130,000 homes.
Last Modified: Mar 25, 2010
