Extremely cold temperatures across B.C. drove peak hourly electricity demand – the hour customers use the most electricity – to a record high level on…
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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…
BC Hydro will help customers affected by COVID-19
BC Hydro March 13 introduced a COVID-19 Customer Assistance Program to help customers experiencing financial hardship during the coronavirus outbreak. “We recognize the financial impact COVID-19…
Rebates announced for EV charging stations
The Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Sept. 26 announced the provincial government will be offering more than $4 million in new CleanBC rebates,…
BC Hydro applies for lower rates
British Columbians could pay less for electricity next spring if the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) approves BC Hydro’s request for a decrease in rates. “For…
BC Hydro offers financial assistance to wildfire evacuees
BC Hydro is providing bill credits to customers who have been evacuated due to wildfires across the province. “Over the past several weeks, wildfires have…
Are we becoming addicted to air conditioning?
British Columbians seeking refuge from the summer heat are increasingly turning to air conditioning, according to a new report by BC Hydro. The report ‘Cold…