Tag: B.C. Hydro

“Mystery solved”: B.C. Hydro says it found the floating island that appeared, then vanished, on B.C. lake

Environment Emily Joveski -
B.C. Hydro has tracked down a massive floating island that mysteriously drifted across Williston Reservoir before seemingly disappearing.

Wildfire officials reminding people to obey evacuation orders after rescue near Clinton

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Wildfire crews in B.C.'s southern Interior rescued a resident who defied an evacuation order after flames trapped him on his property.

Construction begins on Revelstoke dam expansion

Energy & Utilities Emily Joveski -
B.C. Hydro says construction has begun on a sixth generating unit at the Revelstoke Generating Station, a project expected to add 500 megawatts of capacity to the province's power system by 2032.

B.C. Hydro encourages energy conservation as temperatures soar

Provincial Emily Joveski -
High temperatures that have blanketed parts of British Columbia this week are expected to cool gradually in the coming days. 

B.C. Hydro issues call for clean power projects with First Nations partnerships

Provincial Emily Joveski -
B.C. Hydro has launched a new request for clean power and issued a request for proposals.

B.C. expands heat pump rebates to some renters, condo owners

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia is expanding its heat pump rebate program to eligible apartment renters and condo owners. 

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