Acquiring Power

About Independent
Power Projects

Since the 1980s, BC Hydro has been acquiring power from Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to help meet its customers' electricity needs.

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Stakeholder Engagement

How to get involved with BC Hydro processes, including through workshops and events.

First Nations Consultation

BC Hydro's role with respect to First Nations consultation for its power acquisition activities.

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Clean Power Call

A Clean Power Call Request For Proposals (RFP) was issued on June 11, 2008.
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Bioenergy Initiatives

Utilizing wood infected by the mountain pine beetle and other wood fibre fuel sources.

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Standing Offer Program

BC Hydro encourages the development of small and clean energy projects throughout B.C.
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Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte Islands RFP

BC Hydro has developed draft RFP documents and is seeking input from the Haida Nation, other First Nations and stakeholders as part of the call design process.

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Generator Interconnections

Information on getting connected to the BC Hydro distribution grid.

Last Modified: Sep 22, 2011