Press Release Archive

2009 Press Release Archive

Jun 16, 2009 Energy savings for low-income households
Jun 11, 2009 BC Hydro completes new Aberfeldie Generating Station
Jun 5, 2009 Power Smart tour brings conservation and the Games to B.C.
Jun 3, 2009 Vancouver welcomes hydrogen-powered vehicles on Clean Air Day
Jun 1, 2009 BC community to reduce GHG emissions with Hydrogen Assisted Renewable Power System (HARP)
May 26, 2009 B.C. businesses recognized for energy efficiency
May 21, 2009 BC Hydro to release water from Comox Dam for Chinook smolts
May 13, 2009 BC Hydro completes $2-million upgrade of Revelstoke Dam Visitor Centre & First Nations Gallery
May 7, 2009 BC Hydro completes project to prevent eagle collisions and improve reliability
Apr 27, 2009 BC Hydro and Tembec expand bioenergy opportunities in B.C.
Apr 24, 2009 BC Hydro re-uses, recycles and replants trees at Nakusp
Apr 21, 2009 Revelstoke students help BC Hydro release juvenile sturgeon
Apr 6, 2009 B.C. to pioneer new electric car
Apr 2, 2009 BC Hydro funding benefits coastal fish and wildlife habitat
Mar 30, 2009 B.C. residents urged to power the Games through conservation
Mar 30, 2009 Final Agreement a Step Toward Reconciliation
Mar 29, 2009 B.C. Saves for Earth Hour
Mar 19, 2009 Lighting upgrades cut operating costs for Victoria
Mar 18, 2009 BC Hydro encourages collective conservation through Earth Hour
Mar 9, 2009 BC Hydro looks to electric-car future with development of guidelines
Mar 5, 2009 BC Hydro launches second phase of Bioenergy Call for Power
Feb 18, 2009 Power Smart helps New Westminster get energy efficient
Feb 17, 2009 BC Hydro announces third quarter results

2008 Press Release Archive

Dec 8, 2008 BC Hydro announces successful proposals in phase one of Bioenergy Call for Power
Nov 27, 2008 Agreement resolves historic injustice with First Nation
Nov 24, 2008 BC Hydro announces second quarter net income of $122-million
Oct 24, 2008 Kwadacha First Nation votes yes for historic agreement
Oct 3, 2008 BC Hydro completes seismic upgrade of Coquitlam Dam
Sep 29, 2008 Report released on downtown Vancouver power outage
Sep 15, 2008 Province, BC Hydro support student climate initiative
Sep 12, 2008 BCTC release: service completed on submarine cable
Sep 12, 2008 BC Hydro announces first quarter net income of $88-million
Sep 9, 2008 BC Hydro's two-step rate encourages conservation
Aug 19, 2008 BC Hydro announces funding for LiveSmart BC, making energy conservation easier and affordable
Jul 17, 2008 BC Hydro releases Fiscal 2008 Annual Report
Jun 13, 2008 Conservation, clean resource options key elements of 2008 Long-Term Acquisition Plan
Jun 11, 2008 BC Hydro launches Clean Power Call to develop new energy solutions
May 16, 2008 Power Smart recognizes B.C. energy-conscious organizations
May 13, 2008 BC Hydro CEO releases statement on Cranbrook helicopter crash
May 2, 2008 Service Underway on Submarine Cable
Apr 15, 2008 BC Hydro's Electricity Conservation and Efficiency Advisory Committee releases first annual report
Apr 11, 2008 BC Hydro launches Standing Offer Program to acquire clean energy
Mar 30, 2008 Energy savings in B.C. for Earth Hour
Mar 18, 2008 2010 Games to source clean power from BC Hydro, promote energy conservation
Feb 26, 2008 Residential Inclining Block Application filed with BCUC
Feb 20, 2008 BC Hydro files Revenue Requirements Application with BCUC
Feb 19, 2008 BC Hydro Announces Fiscal 2008 Q3 net income of $188-million
Feb 6, 2008 BC Hydro to advance bioenergy production to utilize wood fibre
Feb 1, 2008 Bob Elton's response to Vancouver Sun editorial, January 30
Jan 30, 2008 BCUC accepts electricity purchase agreement with Alcan

2007 Press Release

Dec 14, 2007 New Chair appointed to BC Hydro Board
Dec 14, 2007 BC Hydro and Crime Stoppers join forces to combat grow-ops
Dec 12, 2007 New study says conservation can supply electricity for a million homes
Dec 10, 2007 BC Hydro drafts Team Power Smart
Dec 10, 2007 BC Hydro and BCTC thank customers for conservation efforts
Dec 4, 2007 Holiday amnesty program promotes energy efficient LEDs
Dec 4, 2007 BC Hydro seeking input into Site C consultation process
Nov 30, 2007 BC Hydro announces Fiscal 2008 Second Quarter results
Nov 19, 2007 Province, BC Hydro target conservation in public sector
Nov 15, 2007 BC Hydro submits compliance filing in response to BC Utilities Commission decision
Nov 14, 2007 BC Hydro advances calls for power to acquire clean energy
Nov 7, 2007 Power outage kits help British Columbians prepare for storm season
Oct 30, 2007 Ministry, BC Hydro win national ENERGY STAR® Award
Oct 26, 2007 ‘Off the Grid’ winners recognized at film gala
Sep 28, 2007 Turn it Off Challenge winners announced
Sep 24, 2007 BC Hydro targets clean energy in next call for power
Sep 14, 2007 BC Hydro reports First Quarter results
Sep 13, 2007 BC Hydro seeks clean power for Fort Nelson area
Sep 11, 2007 BC Hydro calls on aspiring young filmmakers to help make a difference
Sep 5, 2007 BC Hydro files Alcan energy agreement with BCUC
Aug 16, 2007 BC Hydro and Alcan reach long-term energy agreement
Aug 7, 2007 Successful program leads to energy savings
Aug 7, 2007 Mid-season results for Turn It Off Challenge
Aug 1, 2007 Wildfire causes power outage
Jul 17, 2007 Revelstoke 5 Project receives BCUC approval
Jul 11, 2007 BC Hydro reports higher net income for Fiscal 2007
Jul 10, 2007 Downtown Vancouver asked to conserve energy
Jun 20, 2007 Standing Offer Program to advance Clean Energy Plan
Jun 6, 2007 Media Advisory: No planned outages scheduled for Northwest B.C.
May 31, 2007 BC Hydro files report on 2006/07 winter storms with BC Utilities Commission
May 25, 2007 B.C. Municipalities compete in Turn It Off Challenge
May 23, 2007 BC Hydro Awards for Power Smart Excellence
May 18, 2007 British Columbians save electricity by turning it off
May 8, 2007 BC Hydro and BCTC update flood and emergency response plans in preparation for freshet
May 4, 2007 "Turn it Off" Day Set for May 16
Apr 27, 2007 BC Hydro leads North America for CFLs in homes
Apr 27, 2007 Power Smart New Home Program to help incorporate energy efficiency into new homes
Apr 19, 2007 BC Hydro receives strong response to bioenergy request for expressions of interest
Apr 18, 2007 More Power Smart incentives now available to New Westminster customers
Apr 2, 2007 BC Hydro withdraws appeal; discussions with Alcan continuing
Mar 30, 2007 Victoria's Dockside Green selects Nexterra's clean energy gasification technology to achieve greenhouse gas neutral status
Mar 23, 2007 BC Hydro seeks bright ideas from SFU and UBC
Mar 21, 2007 BC Hydro support to boost computer energy efficiency
Mar 15, 2007 BC Hydro files Rate Design Application
Mar 9, 2007 Province and BC Hydro launch bioenergy call process
Mar 8, 2007 BC Hydro files final argument for Integrated Electricity Plan
Mar 2, 2007 BC Hydro calls for scholarship applications
Feb 20, 2007 BC Hydro releases third quarter results
Feb 16, 2007 MOU signing marks historic collaboration
Feb 12, 2007 BC Utilities Commission approves Aberfeldie Redevelopment Project

Last Modified: Jun 20, 2006