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BC Hydro in Canada will invest nearly $6 billion in capital projects across the province’s southern interior over the next decade to expand the electricity grid and upgrade its infrastructure to ensure a continued, reliable supply of clean power. “We must build out B.C.’s electrical system like never before to power our homes and businesses, to power a growing economy

Another benefit of hydro: Site C construction brings $1 million to local projects

BC Hydro’s Generate Opportunities (GO) Fund has added $100,000 in funding available, bringing the total contribution to $1 million. BC Hydro launched the GO Fund in 2016 to support Peace Region non-profit organizations as part of the Site C project construction. The 1.1 GW Site C hydropower project, under construction on the Peace River in northeastern British Columbia, is the

Decision made to invest in Canadian floating LNG project powered by hydroelectricity

The Haisla Nation and Pembina Pipeline Corporation, partners in Cedar LNG Partners LP, announced a final investment decision to proceed with the Cedar LNG Project, a floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility on Canada’s West Coast. The LNG facility will have a nameplate capacity of 3.3 million tonnes per annum and be located in the traditional territory of the Haisla

Crown provincial utility BC Hydro in Canada reported that the process to start reservoir filling on the 1.1 GW Site C project will begin in 2024. Site C, under construction on the Peace River in northeastern British Columbia, is the largest and most expensive infrastructure project in the province’s history – with an estimated construction cost of $16 billion. BC

BC Hydro releases Pay Transparency Report, revealing equal pay for men and women

Canadian provincial utility BC Hydro has released its first public Pay Transparency Report in accordance with the Province’s Pay Transparency Act, and it reveals there is little to no difference in pay by gender when comparing pay for specific roles. The release of this report is an important step in building trust and helping to close the gender pay difference

Canadian provincial utility BC Hydro has released its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which shares the company’s sustainability practices. The Powering a sustainable B.C. report outlines the steps BC Hydro is taking to continue its history of contributing to the growth, well-being, and economic prosperity of the province, in five key areas: These key areas connect to the

BC Hydro’s Site C earthfill dam complete

The earthfill dam stands about 60 meters tall, stretches more than one kilometer across the Peace River, and is about 500 meters wide at its base….

Aecon consortium wins contract for John Hart Dam Seismic Upgrade project

Aecon Group Inc. announced that Aecon-EBC General Partnership has been awarded the first phase of a $245 million two-phase civil construction contract for the J…

Using lessons learned from penstock cleaning to save time, money

By Chris Turney Cleaning the inside of penstocks that supply water to hydroelectric powerhouses can be a time-consuming and labor-intensive process. This case s…

Northern Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at 1,100-MW Site C construction

Northern Health’s Medical Health Officer has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at BC Hydro’s 1,100-MW Site C hydropower project. Northern Health has determined w…

COVID-19 precaution: BC Hydro scales down construction activities on 1,100-MW Site C

BC Hydro is modifying its work activities on the 1,100-MW Site C hydroelectric project near Fort St. John in response to what it calls the “increasing escalat…

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BC Hydro has announced a change to its governance structure, with Chris O’Riley moving into the role of president and chief executive officer after more than …

Auditor says “BC Hydro could do more to improve cybersecurity on its power system”

In a new report, the Office of the Auditor General of British Columbia said that Canadian provincial utility BC Hydro is effectively managing cybersecurity risk…

Report indicates BC Hydro overpaid for electricity obtained through purchase agreements

A report says BC Hydro’s power purchases from independent power producers, starting in 2002, were flawed, with the utility buying too much energy and energy w…

SNC-Lavalin and BC Hydro win award for John Hart project

SNC-Lavalin and BC Hydro have won the Outstanding Project award from the Canadian Hydropower Association for the John Hart Generating Station Replacem…

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