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New, bigger power system for Vanderhoof by October 2012

Vanderhoof Omineca Express BC Hydro unveiled plans to the district last week for a much bigger substation and new transformer that will double this area’s power capacity. Vanderhoof District’s committee of the whole met with Hydro’s go-to guy last week so they could see plans … Click for more

Calgary firm scooping up BC energy assets

Business in Vancouver Swift has a long-term electricity purchase agreement with BC Hydro for the 20-megawatt Dasque Cluster hydroelectric project near Terrace. … Click for more

Quesnel Community Energy System the first of its kind in North America

The City of Quesnel and Terasen Gas have embarked on a energy program that … Western Economic Diversification Canada, the Green Municipal Fund, BC Hydro … Click for more

B.C. Hydro widens hunt for biomass power sources

Victoria Times Colonist BC Hydro is widening the definition of biomass energy with a new green-power call that … the Smithers/Fort St. James corridor, Mackenzie, northeast BC, … Click for more

Projects go ahead despite unknown risk, biologist warns

Vancouver Sun … Hemmera environmental consultants, has worked on development of BC’s first and only commercial operating wind farm at Bear Mountain near Dawson Creek. … Click for more

$404-million northwest power line goes to review

Vancouver Sun A proposed $404-million power line would create "major" economic opportunity including mining and renewable power projects in northwest British Columbia, … Click for more

Liberals issue go-ahead for $6.6 billion Site C dam

Vancouver Sun "The province and BC Hydro are committed to providing lasting economic and social benefits for northern communities, first nations and the province," Energy … Click for more

BC Hydro Rejects Naikun Project | Prince Rupert Mix 560AM

Naikun Wind President Paul Taylor says they’re "very disappointed" and will seek discussions with B.C. Hydro to fully understand its decision and "determine … Click for more

Wind project spins power to BC grid

Source: Nanaimo News Bulletin Officials and politicians gathered on Bear Mountain overlooking Dawson Creek to throw the switch on the first of 34 turbines at the site, … Click for more LiveJournal Tags: Dawson Creek,Wind Power,BC Hydro

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