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September 2024

Fall fun and energy tips
 
Connected
News & Energy Savings Tips from BC Hydro

September 2024

It's the 20th anniversary of our Connected newsletter. Is it time for a refresh? Take a few minutes to fill out our survey to help us give you more of what you really want, and as a thank you, we'll enter you in a draw for a $100 London Drugs gift card. Also this month, upgrading a Vancouver Island dam for a 9.0 earthquake, timely tips on how to have fun in B.C. and keep energy bills lower as the weather cools, and Seaspan's clean energy moves.

Construction at the John Hart dam on the Campbell River

How we're strengthening a dam for a major earthquake

The Big One could hit B.C.'s coast today, a year from now, or several centuries down the road. We have a new video and story that updates how we're bolstering Vancouver Island's John Hart Dam for a 9.0 quake.

See the video and read the story

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Five Haisea tug boats positioned side-by-side on a lake

On land and at sea, Seaspan takes aim at CO2 emissions

They're using power wisely, leaning on it to power employee shuttles, shunt trucks, and tugs. Meet a Clean Energy Champ


BC Hydro spokespeople, Dave and Jaclyn, draftproof a window

Prep your home for the chill, then get outside for some fun

10 things to do this fall, from draftproofing to crowd-free hiking and weekend getaways. See our fall checklist

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Create an outage plan and stock your emergency kit, before the next storm. Get prepared

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Available to income-qualified households, it's a kit to help save energy and improve comfort. Don't miss out.

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