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July 2025

One of the ironies of travel is that we often overlook the wonders in our own backyard. This summer, we're sharing a series of road trips starting with a south Vancouver Island loop full of fun and discovery, complete with a Charge & win contest. Also this month: find out how you can win big rewards for your summer adventures with our Powered in B.C. contest, a visit to power line technician boot camp, how tracking your home's energy use on your smartphone just got better, 10 ways to reduce water use and save, and the arrival of electric waste collection trucks in the Comox Valley.

A coastal trail in the scenic East Sooke Regional Park, stunning waterscape in the background

Roads well travelled, prizes well earned

This summer, we're celebrating the beauty of B.C. – one road trip at a time. First up: Vancouver Island, with trails, tides, and tasty stops.

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Electric Mack collection truck
BC Hydro power line technicians Wes Nustad and Curt Minard
Hand holding a smartphone, showing the HydroHome app

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Save water and money without sacrificing your lifestyle

It would take a kid 19 years to sell lemonade equivalent to the amount of water our homes use in a year. Let's change that.

10 ways to save water at home

Our EV network is one of North America's best

Along with a rapid expansion of fast-charging across B.C., our EV network has been recognized for reliability, driver updates.

600 chargers and growing

Tell us about your home energy, enter to win

Let us know which devices and systems are in your home for a shot at a $250 gift card.

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100,000 homes and counting: Are you a Peak Saver?

You shift, you save, you score. Sign up for free and rack up rewards for using less energy at peak times.

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