Our Commitment

Clean, abundant electricity has been, and will continue to be, a key to B.C.'s economic prosperity and our quality of life. By planning ahead, BC Hydro can ensure that future generations of British Columbians also enjoy the benefits of low-cost, clean and reliable power.

A province built on hydroelectric power

In the two decades that followed the creation of BC Hydro in 1961, B.C. undertook some of the most ambitious hydroelectric construction projects in the world. These large-scale dams, notably on the Peace and Columbia rivers, provide an electricity supply to British Columbians that is 90% clean.

B.C.'s existing hydroelectric projects, however, will not be enough to meet anticipated demand. Today, we already consume more electricity than we generate and we buy more electricity than we sell. We have had to lean increasingly on imported electricity—not all of it clean—to meet our demands.

Learn about the electricity gap in B.C.

What We Do BC Hydro’s efficient, reliable system delivers some of the lowest electricity rates in North America.		Corporate Citizenship How BC Hydro produces and delivers electricity in environmentally and socially responsible ways.

Sustainability BC Hydro has become a leading sustainable energy company.		Stakeholder Engagement Individuals, organizations and communities provide input on BC Hydro decisions that may impact them.

Last Modified: May 9, 2009