Energy in B.C.

Regeneration

     

For 50 years, BC Hydro has provided our province with reliable, clean electricity. View the video then explore how we're regenerating our aging power system, so that we can continue to provide energy for the next 50.

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Hydro to Home

     

Hydro to Home - The Energy Story

Join us on the interactive journey of clean energy. Learn how the rain and snow that falls in our province is harnessed as energy, how it makes its way to our homes and ultimately how it powers our lifestyles.

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BC Hydro Projects

A look at major system projects already under way.

Smart meters

Digital meters are being installed in homes and businesses across B.C.

Ruskin Dam aerial shot

80 years old

An upgrade to the Ruskin Dam & Powerhouse near Mission is among the big capital projects investments BC Hydro is planning for the next three years.

Miss Vancouver Carole Goldney

BC Hydro's system

An electricity self-sufficiency policy change requires BC Hydro to plan for average water conditions instead of historically-low water conditions .

Acquiring Power

Power provided by B.C. located projects developed by Independent Power Producers.

Energy Technologies

Helping enable private sector development of green electricity resources in B.C.

Meeting Demand Growth

BC Hydro explores how to meet increased demand in a growing province.

Integrated Resource Plan

Creating B.C.'s clean energy future.

 

Last Modified: Mar 30, 2012