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Even with conservation, purchasing renewable energy and reinvestment in existing assets, we will need to explore additional sources of power in British Columbia that can provide a large, dependable supply of electricity throughout the year. Site C is one of several options being considered to help meet B.C.’s future electricity needs.

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Meeting B.C.'s Future Electricity Needs

Clean, reliable and affordable electricity has been key to our province's economic prosperity and our quality of life. By planning ahead, we can ensure that future generations of British Columbians are able to enjoy the same benefits of clean and reliable power that we do today.

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Considering energy options

Even with conservation, purchasing renewable energy, and reinvestment in existing generation assets, we will need to explore additional sources of power in British Columbia that can provide a large, dependable supply of electricity throughout the year.

Site C concept

What is Site C?

Site C is one of several options being considered to help meet B.C.'s future electricity needs. The potential Site C dam would be located about seven kilometres southwest of Fort St. John on the Peace River, downstream of where the Moberly River enters the Peace River.

Last Modified: Jun 24, 2009

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