There’s only one power line for the North Island region and no plans to add another at this time
BC Hydro crews stabilize lines before occupants depart vehicle
About 7% say they ‘overtly or covertly’ compete with their neighbours for the best display
BC Hydro says new rates would still be among lowest in North America
More than half of all power outages are cause by trees and bad weather
Spokesperson says it was just 200 megawatts less than all-time record during 2021 heat dome
The Crown corporation wants to raise rates by 15% from Sept. 1, but customers say time-based fees are unfair
Brewster Lake Road closes to the public on July 10 to allow for seismic upgrades
Energy efficiency and fuel alternatives will have a role in meeting GHG targets, he says
Units will be provided through a BC Hydro application process over the next 3 years
BC Hydro president Chris O’Riley apologizes for February blast
Transmission circuit failure is to blame for the outage
BC Hydro says peak power use still two-thirds less than during coldest day of winter
Power company says its system can meet the additional demand
BCUC still needs to review two outstanding issues
BC Hydro crews work on the transmission line that energizes the region on April 2
The emergency power outage started a little after 8 p.m. and lasted until around 1:30 a.m.
