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January 2023

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January 2023

Do you know how to stay safe during winter weather? Test your knowledge with our winter safety quiz, questions posed by B.C. students. Answer them for a chance to win an emergency kit. Also this month, we share where to find Lunar New Year celebrations, tips for renters, and how to navigate B.C.'s booming market for new and used electric vehicles.

Kids' questions, your answers, and a chance to win an emergency kit

Kids' questions, your answers, and a chance to win an emergency kit

How thick does ice need to be for safe skating, and other seasonal facts, in our interactive winter quiz.

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What's behind B.C.'s Lunar New Year celebrations

What's behind B.C.'s Lunar New Year celebrations

Food and fortune in the spotlight for the Year of the Rabbit and Hobiyee. Learn more


Want an EV? Tips for getting the car that suits your needs

Want an EV? Tips for getting the car that suits your needs

Be patient – use our updated search tool – and consider a used car if you can't wait. Learn more


Renters can be energy-savers too: tips for tenants

Renters can be energy-savers too: tips for tenants

Whether you're paying for your utilities or not, being smart about energy pays off in comfort. Learn more

Recently on BCHydro.com

Avoid scams: keep yourself and your information safe

Scammers find new ways to try to trick our customers, from knocking on doors to try to gain entry to homes, to sending emails pretending to be a BC Hydro rep. Learn more

Extreme cold leads to record-setting electricity demand

Home electricity use is typically at its highest in the colder, darker winter months. But it's never been higher than on the evening of December 21. Learn more

Bill credit – your questions answered

In November, the Government of B.C. announced a one-time bill credit for eligible BC Hydro customers.

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Got a heat pump? Star in a BC Hydro ad

We're on the lookout for British Columbians who own a heat pump and are ready to step up to spread the word.

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