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BC Hydro and the British Columbia Utilities Commission

BC Hydro is regulated by the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC). Under the Utilities Commission Act, the BCUC is responsible for ensuring that customers receive safe, reliable and non-discriminatory energy services at fair rates from the utilities it regulates, that shareholders of these utilities are afforded a reasonable opportunity to earn a fair return on their invested capital, and that the competitive interests of B.C. businesses are not frustrated.

Low Cost means that our operations are at the forefront of business success. This is achieved by being fiscally prudent, and always considering environmental and social costs.

Meeting Demand Growth BC Hydro explores how to meet increased demand in a growing province.		Water Use Planning Balancing competing uses of water with an eye to social, environmental and economic impacts.

Integrated Resource Plan Creating B.C.'s clean energy future.		Regulatory Regulatory documents and information including projects, rate design and revenue requirements.

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

Last Modified: Jan 27, 2012