EU8 Research and Development Activities
BC Hydro does not separate research and development budgets on a project-by-project basis. As a result, we are not able to report on project/activity expenditures aimed at promotiong sustainable development. However, a number of the projects currrently underway are noted below.
| Significant Programs Underway | Description and Current Activities |
|---|---|
| EV Charging Infrastructure Demonstration at Dunsmuir Building | Fast charging installed at the downtown Vancouver BC Hydro building. Staff can now charge their own or fleet vehicles when they are parked downtown. |
| Utility scale storage at Golden and Field, B.C. | A demonstration project where large scale batteries are employed to provide capacity in a transmssion constrained community. |
| Solar panels and electric vehicle charging at Terrace City Hall | PV panels were installed on the roof of City Hall in Terrace, B.C. The power feeds into the grid through net metering and thus offsets any potential emissions from their plug-in hybrid vehicle. |
| British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Microgrid | Further partnerships created with private technology companies to develop home energy management software. Work initiatied on a substation that will be equipped with the communications technology required for smart grid applications. |
| BCIT-Afresh House | Installation of smart appliances and connection of a wind tower. |