In response to B.C.’s growing housing needs, BC Hydro has made changes to support faster, more affordable electricity connections for new homes and businesses throughout…
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Heat pumps to be more affordable for lower income people
The B.C. government recently announced it is making electric heat pumps more affordable for low- and moderate-income households, including renters and those who live in…
Retrofitting rebates aimed to reduce energy bills
The B.C. government Sept. 17 launched a new program to support whole-building retrofits for apartments, condominiums and co-ops, with an eye on reducing energy bills….
Rebates available for solar panels and battery storage
New BC Hydro rebates are now available of up to $5,000 on eligible grid-connected solar panels and up to an additional $5,000 for battery storage…
BC Hydro expands EV fast charging site in Cranbrook
BC Hydro has doubled the number of chargers at its electric vehicle fast charging site in Cranbrook with the addition of a new 100-kilowatt charging…
Cold creates record-breaking electricity demand
Extremely cold temperatures across B.C. drove peak hourly electricity demand – the hour customers use the most electricity – to a record high level on…
EV fast charging site doubled in Radium Hot Springs
BC Hydro has doubled the number of chargers at its electric vehicle fast charging site in Radium Hot Springs with the addition of a new…
Electricity bills to go down by an average of 1.4%
Starting today (April 1), electricity bills for BC Hydro customers will be reduced by an average of 1.4 per cent, following interim approval by the…
Industrial electricity costs deferral extended
The Government of British Columbia and BC Hydro today announced they are extending the opportunity for companies to defer electricity bill payments for another three…
COVID-19 leads to drop in power usage and challenges
An unprecedented drop in power demand due to COVID-19 is forcing BC Hydro to take action to avoid potential flooding risks and impacts on the…