Sustainability
BC Hydro has become a leading sustainable energy company by producing and delivering electricity, in environmentally and socially responsible ways.
BC Hydro is looking at a number of ways to meet increased demand for energy in British Columbia. Our goal is to have the most economic and environmentally friendly resource acquisition program in North America in the next five years.
The first and best way to meet our future electricity needs is through conservation and energy efficiency. Through its Power Smart program, BC Hydro is a global leader in conservation, providing programs and incentives to encourage customers to use less power.
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Plug-in VehiclesBC Hydro provides expertise on requirements for grid integration, vehicle charging, data collection and analysis. |
Acquiring PowerProjects utilize the likes of wind, water, biomass and waste heat to produce electricity. |
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BC Clean Energy ActNew act sets the foundation for a future of electricity self-sufficiency, job creation and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. |
Resource SmartBC Hydro increases efficiency and electricity production with generally low or no incremental environmental impact. |
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Compensation ProgramsPrograms to conserve and enhance fish and wildlife populations affected by BC Hydro dams. |
Water Use PlanningA balance between many uses of water, such as domestic water supply, fish and wildlife, recreation and electrical power. |
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Greenhouse gasesBC Hydro is consistently one of the lowest greenhouse gas emitters in the North American electricity industry. |
Energy TechnologiesBC Hydro promotes green energy development to supplement our hydroelectric power. |
Last Modified: Feb 6, 2012