Why Site C

B.C. is growing and so is our demand for electricity.

BC Hydro forecasts that the province’s electricity needs will grow by up to 40 per cent over the next 20 years. This increase in demand is due to economic expansion – particularly an increase in industrial activity – and a population increase of more than one million residents.

As extensive as BC Hydro's hydroelectric assets are, they will not be enough to meet B.C.'s future electricity needs if demand continues to grow as projected.

To meet B.C.'s future electricity needs, BC Hydro is encouraging conservation, upgrading its existing facilities, building new transmission and distribution infrastructure, and investing in new supplies of clean energy. With Site C, BC Hydro is planning now so that British Columbians will continue to benefit from clean, reliable and cost-effective electricity in the future.