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April 16, 2009

Hot topic: Independent power producers in B.C.

To meet B.C.'s growing energy demand, BC Hydro is encouraging conservation, investing in its heritage hydroelectric facilities, exploring the option of a third dam on the Peace River (Site C) and purchasing clean energy from independent power producers.

The Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources lays out the facts around independent power producers [PDF, 106 Kb] at its media site.

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Source: BC Hydro

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