A major policy of the 2007 BC Energy Plan is to ensure self-sufficiency to meet electricity needs by 2016. Power provided by B.C. located projects developed by Independent Power Producers (IPPs) is a key part of that plan.
IPPs provide an efficient source of electricity through the development of power projects using fuel sources such as wind, water, geothermal, biomass and waste heat, among others, to produce electricity. IPPs include private companies that specialize in power production, municipalities, First Nations and customers, working alone or in partnership.
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Why does BC Hydro purchase electricity from IPPs? How does BC Hydro benefit? How does BC Hydro acquire electricity from IPPs? BC Hydro’s initiatives for purchasing electricity from projects developed by independent power producers include:
For further information on the 2007 B.C. Energy Plan and independent power producers, see: 2007 BC Energy Plan: A choice of electricity options |
Last Modified: Dec 23, 2008