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December 2025

 
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December 2025

Step into the season with our Holiday Countdown Calendar: a month-long trail of festive fun, power smart tips, and the best prizes of the year, revealed one day at a time. Also this month, 5 ways to help those in need, B.C.-made gift ideas, holiday hosting tips, and how we're helping a farm meet demand for the tasty haskap berry. Plus, join Team Power Smart by January 31, 2026 and start a Reduction Challenge to earn $100, double the usual reward.

Dave and Jaclyn with all the prizes for the Holiday Countdown contest

31 days of holiday cheer, surprises and getaways

With every door you open, you're entered to win weekend getaways to Whistler and Ucluelet. And that's just the start. Enjoy festive fun, great gifts, helpful hosting hacks, seasonal recipes, and power smart tips all month long.

Enter to win

Top stories

BC Hydro team members dropping off donations at Burnaby Neighbourhood House
Dave tossing laundry in a washing machine.
Dave and Jaclyn preparing to host a party.
Haskap berry jam.

Recent updates

A dazzling display for a cause

Where to see holiday lights across B.C., including our team member in Burnaby, who raises funds for the BC Children's Hospital Foundation.

Start your light tour

Would you rather host a game or movie night?

We've pulled together some of our top game picks, and you could even score a few new additions for your own shelf.

Vote and enter to win

B.C.'s first ultra-fast EV hub is here

Four 350 kW chargers in Hope are set to power faster, cleaner road trips for EV drivers using Highways 1, 3 and 5.

Get the details

How social media sparked a holiday light surge

Holiday decorating is getting bigger, brighter and more elaborate than ever, and social media is helping fuel the trend.

See what's lighting up B.C.

Don't get caught in a scam

Fraudsters are impersonating BC Hydro through texts, phone calls, emails and advertisements.

Spot the scam

A B.C. gift for everyone on your list

Gift ideas, from fabulous food to kids apparel, craft beer, jewelry, and gift baskets.

Shop local this season

Find us on social media

Give BC Hydro a follow on Instagram and Facebook to enter to win weekend getaways to Whistler and Ucluelet, entertaining essentials to upgrade your holiday hosting, gift cards galore, and more surprises still waiting in the wings.

 

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