BC Hydro is warning the public as copper thefts from maintenance holes have skyrocketed by more than 300% in the past 18 months, with consequences…
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Social media driving larger holiday displays
Holiday decorating in British Columbia is getting bigger, brighter and more elaborate than ever – and social media is helping fuel the trend. A new…
BC Hydro offering incentive to cut electricity use
BC Hydro announced last week it is offering $100 to customers who cut their electricity use by 10% over 12 months. Starting November 1, through…
Generational divide in storm preparedness in B.C.
With what could be a more volatile storm season underway, BC Hydro is urging residents to prepare as a new survey reveals a generational divide…
Electricity demand expected to climb
With high temperatures forecasted across the province this weekend, BC Hydro is expecting a significant increase in electricity demand that could reach record-breaking or near…
BC Hydro warns customers about rising fraud attempts
BC Hydro is warning customers to remain vigilant as reports of attempted and successful scams surged in May 2025, highlighting the growing sophistication of fraud…
BC Hydro preparing for impacts of drought
After a multi-year drought in in B.C., BC Hydro is encouraging customers to be prepared for weather-related power outages caused by drought-weakened trees and other…
Most damaging storms of all time in B.C. are recent history
A new report based on BC Hydro data finds severe weather events have recently led to some of the most damaging fall and winter storms…
Extreme cold leads to record-breaking electricity demand
With freezing temperatures across the province, BC Hydro set a new record on Monday evening for peak hourly electricity demand – the hour customers use…
Gen X overtake Boomers as largest carbon emitters
A new BC Hydro report finds while most British Columbians think Baby Boomers are the least environmentally conscious generation, Gen X has the biggest carbon…