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BC Hydro data shows increase in motor vehicle accidents involving electrical equipment

BC Hydro data shows the number of motor vehicle accidents involving its equipment is on the rise, leading to more outages for customers and more trouble calls for crews.

Recent news releases and info bulletins

Jan 16, 2020 BC Hydro crews work to repair damage following windstorm on Vancouver Island and the South Coast

Jan 15, 2020 BC Hydro prepares for possible major snow and wind events on Vancouver Island and the South Coast

Jan 14, 2020 Cold snap leads to record-breaking electricity demand

Jan 9, 2020 Statement from Dr. Bob Schubak, BC Hydro Director of Dam Safety

Jan 8, 2020 British Columbians overwhelmed by post-holiday electronic consumption

Dec 31, 2019 BC Hydro making progress restoring power following major snowstorm

Dec 17, 2019 Itchy bears, a clumsy eagle and nosy neighbours: BC Hydro’s most memorable outages of 2019

Dec 12, 2019 BC Hydro data shows increase in motor vehicle accidents involving electrical equipment

Dec 5, 2019 Report: BC Hydro data links holiday hosting to increased electricity use

Nov 22, 2019 British Columbians not prepared for storm-related power outages

Oct 25, 2019 Sparks fly: Lack of charging etiquette leads to conflict at the electric pump

Oct 25, 2019 BC Hydro crews working to restore power after windstorm hits province

Oct 1, 2019 British Columbians' fueling habits driving EV charging misconceptions

Sep 20, 2019 BC Hydro announces change to executive governance

Aug 26, 2019 Statement on Customer Crisis Fund fee amendment

Aug 23, 2019 BC Hydro submits request for one per cent rate cut with BC Utilities Commission

Jul 31, 2019 Statement on Customer Crisis Fund report to BC Utilities Commission

Jul 25, 2019 Report: B.C. employees losing the cold war over office air conditioning

Jun 28, 2019 British Columbians willing to fly less to reduce carbon footprint

Jun 14, 2019 Report: Road trip range anxiety is a major barrier to purchasing an EV

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