About us
Powering a clean, sustainable future
BC Hydro is a provincial Crown corporation, owned by the government and people of British Columbia, Canada. We generate and deliver electricity to 95% of the population of B.C. and serve over five million people. That's a big responsibility that demands a simple, clear and straightforward mission with a clear vision that's guided by our values.
See our service area map [PDF, 176.3 KB].
Our mission
We are here to safely provide our customers with reliable, affordable, and renewable electricity.
Our vision
A sustainable and prosperous future for all British Columbians.
Our values
These values define our culture and guide our approach to powering the province:
- We are safe.
- We are here for our customers.
- We act with integrity and respect.
- We work together.
- We are forward thinking.
- We are inclusive.
Corporate information
Meet our executive team and our board of directors, and learn about our corporate governance.
Climate leadership
Learn about how we generate and delivery electricity in environmentally and socially responsible ways.
Accountability & reports
Learn about our reporting standards and find corporate reports, including annual reports.
Strategies, plans & regulation
BC Hydro is a regulated utility. Find regulatory documents, tariffs, our Service Plan, rate design information and public engagement opportunities.
Customer research panel
Our research panel plays an important role in providing customer input on our initiatives.
Governance and mandate
As a Provincial Crown corporation, the owner and sole shareholder of BC Hydro is the Province of British Columbia. See our latest mandate letters:
- 2025/26 Government Mandate Letter [PDF, 200 KB]
- 2023/24 Government Mandate Letter [PDF, 576 KB]
- 2021/22 Government Mandate Letter [PDF, 376 KB]
We report through the Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions. Four key pieces of legislation – including the Clean Energy Act – combine to provide:
- A mandate to generate, manufacture, conserve, supply, acquire, and dispose of power and related products
- Regulatory power to the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC), to ensure our customers receive safe, reliable and non-discriminatory energy services at fair rates
- A reasonable opportunity to the shareholder (Province of B.C.) to earn a fair return on its invested capital.
- The Act also ensures public ownership of our heritage resources, which include BC Hydro's transmission and distribution systems, and all of our existing generation and storage assets.