Community

BC Hydro supports a variety of community initiatives, groups and programs throughout the province:

  • Recreation Areas, providing recreational opportunities in some of the most scenic areas of our province
  • Aboriginal Relations, BC Hydro is committed to building mutually beneficial relations with Aboriginal People
  • For Teachers & Students, providing teachers and students the resources to make informed decisions about energy, and related issues such as conservation, the environment and safety
  • Scholarships, providing financial support to select students who are leaders and role models in their schools and communities
  • Community Investment, offering support to environment and sustainability, youth and education, people and leadership, and community initiatives
  • Community Events, Visit us at great events around the province.
  • 2010 Winter Games. As an Official Supporter, BC Hydro will provide clean power for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
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The BC Hydro Employees' Community Services Fund (HYDRECS) is an employee-run committee that facilitates employee donations to registered charities.
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The Power Pioneers are BC Hydro retirees who volunteer their time and
experience to community initiatives.
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didyouknow

In 2004, BC Hydro's Employee Community Services Fund (HYDRECS) contributed over $800,000 to registered charities across the province.