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January 2026

 
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January 2026

What's on your to-do list for 2026? We've put together a grab bag of choices and ideas that could make this year more fun, rewarding, and healthier. Also this month, a chance to win $1,000 to London Drugs as the clock counts down our Team Power Smart double reward offer, the lowdown on buying and owning an electric vehicle in 2026, the arrival of more battery electric buses on B.C. streets, and what happened to those wooden H-frame power poles you used to see in Vancouver alleys.

Jaclyn adjusting a smart thermostat

26 ways to a more fun, healthier 2026

From ways to make your home more comfy, to how to get your hands on elusive FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets, we've got a slew of tips, projects, and ideas for the new year.

Ideas for 2026

Top stories

Dave plugs in a Nissan Leaf EV for charging in a home garage
A BC Transit electric bus
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Recent updates

Rise in copper theft puts the public at risk

Copper thefts from BC Hydro maintenance holes have skyrocketed by more than 300% in the past 18 months, with consequences that are not just costly, but could be fatal.

Copper thefts on the rise

Wooden H-frame structures vanish from downtown alleys

In the name of public safety, we've removed them as we modernize our electrical grid.

So long H‑frames

Godzilla on the grid, and a few osprey oopsies

We responded to over 61,000 trouble calls last year and some were anything but ordinary. From birds and beavers to fishing lines and cicadas, when nature throws curveballs, our crews always bring the power back.

Most memorable outages 2025

Energy savings made simple

Upgrade your space and your savings in 2026. From rebates to resources, we've got everything you need to boost efficiency at home.

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We're chasing 100,000 new challenges

Join Team Power Smart and start a 10% Reduction Challenge by Jan. 31, and we'll double the reward – that's $100. Plus, we're giving you a chance to win a $1,000 London Drugs gift card.

Take the Challenge, enter to win

 

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