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November 2017

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November 2017

Kodak Canada was part of BC Hydro's first Industrial Cohort Program, where shared ideas have helped them discover new savings and greater transparency in the workplace. Quesnel Plywood is saving $187,000 a year with a single, big operational change. And we're looking for industrial businesses to take part in a voluntary pilot program testing new technologies and solutions to manage battery charging in both vehicles and buildings.

Industrial Cohort surprises Kodak Canada with new ways to save

Industrial Cohort surprises Kodak Canada with new ways to save

Our Industrial Cohort program brings groups of industrial customers to together to share knowledge related to building energy management. Kodak Canada has discovered how that translates into changes in daily business operations.

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Energy storage gets a boost with pilot program

Energy storage gets a boost with pilot program

To prepare for the impact of energy storage on our grid, we’re looking to collaborate with five or more industrial businesses to test new technologies and solutions for load management. Learn more


One change saves Quesnel Plywood $187,000 a year

One change saves Quesnel Plywood $187,000 a year

"The best way to explain it is that we were using two semi trucks to do the job a hatchback could get away with," says Mohammed Raza, corporate energy engineer at West Fraser Mills Ltd. Learn more


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Which BC Hydro programs and energy efficiency initiatives are right for you? We can help you determine what's most practical and valuable for reducing waste and cutting costs at your facility.

Business Helpdesk
604 522 4713 (Lower Mainland) or 1 866 522 4713 (the rest of B.C.)
industrial@bchydro.com

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You can get a lot of answers at bchydro.com. Or you can use our Business Helpdesk, via email at industrial@bchydro.com or by phone at 604 522 4713 (1 866 522 4713 outside the Lower Mainland).

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Let's get strategic

Eligibility for our three strategic energy management streams is based on annual electricity use. Do you qualify for industrial energy manager, industrial cohort or regional energy manager?

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