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3 facts you need to know
About Site C Dam
By Bill Bennett
Kootenay East MLA
1. B.C.’s population and economy are growing. Demand for electricity is forecast to grow by 40% over the next 20 years. BC Hydro will meet 78% of that incremental growth in demand through conservation measures, leaving a need for new generation of 1,100 megawatts.
2. We had choices on how best to acquire that 1,100 megawatts. Our decision was driven by choosing the lowest cost electricity so that rates can stay down. One of B.C.’s competitive advantages is our low cost electricity; third lowest in North America!
3. Site C is the third dam on the Peace River and because of the already-existing huge Williston Reservoir (pictured above), will generate 35% as much power as the WAC Bennett Dam with only five per cent of the environmental footprint. Low cost, clean, reliable electricity for the next 100 years.
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