Tag: BC Utilities Commission

Final approval granted for 2026 and 2027 rural Nelson Hydro rates

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie -
The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) has given final approval to Nelson Hydro’s electricity rates for rural customers for 2026 and 2027.

BCUC orders suspension of FortisBC’s wildfire safety policy

Energy & Utilities Storrm Lennie -
The BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) has ordered Fortis BC to suspend the implementation of its Public Safety Power Shutoff...

BC Hydro secures lower rates for private power projects

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BC Hydro says its first round of private-built power generation projects in 15 years will cost taxpayers less than...

Nelson Hydro rural rate increase set at 7.54 per cent for 2025

Energy & Utilities Storrm Lennie -
Nelson Hydro has set its annual urban and rural rate increases for 2025.  Nelson city councillors approved the first three...

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BC Greens’ Nicole Charlwood hopes third time is the charm in Kootenay Central

2026 BC Election
The BC Green candidate for Kootenay Central says she is running again in the riding because she has the trust of the electorate and party staff, and is a "known quantity" in the riding.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Nelson wastewater pipe replacement pushed later into 2027

Nelson Police Department
Nelson's wastewater force main replacement project is facing a longer timeline as the city works through challenging rock conditions along the planned route near Grohman Narrows.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 
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