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Tumbler Ridge Wind Project

Capital Power www.capitalpower.com has started shipping the new wind turbines fromPortland for the new project in 10 km northeast of Tumbler Ridge. The turbines from Vestas were not expected until May 2012, but with the warmer spring weather the bases will be delivered to the site. Major construction will start 2-3 months early and will [...]

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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