Transmission Planning

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A reliable transmission system is the backbone of the B.C. economy, and timely investment in this critical infrastructure is essential to maintaining access to the reliable, efficient and clean energy on which we all depend.

The new Clean Energy Act consolidates BC Hydro and BC Transmission Corporation, as of July 5, 2010, to provide a single entity that will plan and deliver the clean energy required to meet British Columbia's growing demand for electricity while fostering job creation throughout the province and helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Guidance for BC Hydro's transmission planning is provided by the Clean Energy Act and the Energy Plan: A Vision for Clean Energy Leadership. BC Hydro's top transmission planning priority is to ensure that there is adequate transmission in place meet demand and enable the development of clean and renewable energy.

At BC Hydro, a comprehensive capital planning process is in place to identify the transmission investments required to meet the needs of customers and ensure a robust, reliable transmission network is in place.

In addition to standard planning processes, the former BC Transmission Corporation initiated work under its Transmission Expansion Policy to identify opportunities to expand the transmission system in advance of committed need. Outcomes of this process will be included in capital plans.

For further information on transmission planning, please see the Transmission Planning section of our Transmission microsite.